Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2024

12/19/2024, 9:05 AM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bill 118 hr 10240, also known as the Portable Ultrasound Transportation and Set Up Services Coverage Act, aims to make changes to the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The bill proposes to provide coverage for portable ultrasound transportation and set up services for Medicare beneficiaries.

Portable ultrasound technology has become increasingly important in the medical field, allowing for more convenient and efficient diagnostic imaging services. However, the cost of transporting and setting up these portable ultrasound machines can be a barrier for some healthcare providers, especially those serving Medicare patients.

If passed, this bill would help alleviate this financial burden by allowing Medicare to cover the costs associated with transporting and setting up portable ultrasound machines. This would make it easier for healthcare providers to offer these services to Medicare beneficiaries, ultimately improving access to important diagnostic imaging services. Overall, the Portable Ultrasound Transportation and Set Up Services Coverage Act aims to improve healthcare access and quality for Medicare beneficiaries by ensuring coverage for essential portable ultrasound services.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 10240

Introduced on
2024-11-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/21/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bill 118 hr 10240, also known as the Portable Ultrasound Transportation and Set Up Services Coverage Act, aims to make changes to the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The bill proposes to provide coverage for portable ultrasound transportation and set up services for Medicare beneficiaries.

Portable ultrasound technology has become increasingly important in the medical field, allowing for more convenient and efficient diagnostic imaging services. However, the cost of transporting and setting up these portable ultrasound machines can be a barrier for some healthcare providers, especially those serving Medicare patients.

If passed, this bill would help alleviate this financial burden by allowing Medicare to cover the costs associated with transporting and setting up portable ultrasound machines. This would make it easier for healthcare providers to offer these services to Medicare beneficiaries, ultimately improving access to important diagnostic imaging services. Overall, the Portable Ultrasound Transportation and Set Up Services Coverage Act aims to improve healthcare access and quality for Medicare beneficiaries by ensuring coverage for essential portable ultrasound services.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of portable ultrasound transportation and set up services under the Medicare program.

Comments

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Alistair Barr
@mushroom_garlic_bouquet_garni56014
I can't believe this bill is passing. It's just not right. It's going to hurt a lot of people. I don't know how this is going to affect me, but I'm not happy about it. #disappointed

Recent Activity

Latest Action12/17/2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.