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Introduced
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
In Committee
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of portable ultrasound transportation and set up services under the Medicare program.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to amend Medicare (the federal health insurance program primarily for people aged 65 and older) to provide coverage and reimbursement for portable ultrasound transportation and set-up services, similar to existing provisions for portable X-ray services. Specifically, the bill modifies the Social Security Act to expand Medicare's definition of diagnostic tests to include ultrasound tests, and requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a separate payment mechanism for portable ultrasound transportation and set-up services. The requirements for providers of these services would be substantially similar to those currently in place for portable X-ray service providers. The changes would take effect on January 1, 2027, meaning healthcare providers could begin billing Medicare for these portable ultrasound services starting on that date. By creating this new reimbursement pathway, the bill aims to make portable ultrasound services more accessible and financially viable for Medicare providers and patients.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (27)
Beth Van Duyne (R)*,
Don Bacon (R),
Ken Calvert (R),
Mike Carey (R),
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D),
Sharice Davids (D),
Don Davis (D),
Pat Fallon (R),
Brad Finstad (R),
Michelle Fischbach (R),
Laura Gillen (D),
Vicente Gonzalez (D),
Kevin Hern (R),
Julie Johnson (D),
Young Kim (R),
Sarah McBride (D),
April McClain-Delaney (D),
Carol Miller (R),
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R),
Jim Moylan (R),
Derek Schmidt (R),
Brad Schneider (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
Lori Trahan (D),
Marc Veasey (D),
Eugene Vindman (D),
Randy Weber (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 03/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2477/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2477/BILLS-119hr2477ih.pdf |
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