Amputation Reduction and Compassion Act of 2023 or the ARC Act of 2023
This bill provides for coverage of peripheral artery disease screening tests without cost-sharing under Medicare and Medicaid for certain at-risk individuals. It also requires the development of certain educational programs, a payment model, and Medicare quality measures to reduce amputations relating to such disease.
The ARC Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 4261, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide funding and support for the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), which is a federal-state partnership that works to promote economic development in the Appalachian region.
The ARC Act of 2023 aims to reauthorize the ARC for an additional five years, ensuring that it continues to receive the necessary resources to carry out its mission. The bill includes provisions for funding various programs and initiatives that focus on infrastructure development, job creation, and community revitalization in the Appalachian region.
Additionally, the ARC Act of 2023 includes measures to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in order to maximize the impact of the ARC's efforts. The bill also emphasizes the importance of engaging with stakeholders in the region, including local governments, businesses, and community organizations, to ensure that the ARC's programs are responsive to the needs of the Appalachian communities.
Overall, the ARC Act of 2023 seeks to support economic growth and prosperity in the Appalachian region by providing the ARC with the resources and tools it needs to effectively carry out its mission. This legislation is an important step towards addressing the unique challenges and opportunities facing the Appalachian region and helping to build a brighter future for its residents.
Amputation Reduction and Compassion Act of 2023 or the ARC Act of 2023
This bill provides for coverage of peripheral artery disease screening tests without cost-sharing under Medicare and Medicaid for certain at-risk individuals. It also requires the development of certain educational programs, a payment model, and Medicare quality measures to reduce amputations relating to such disease.
The ARC Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 4261, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide funding and support for the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), which is a federal-state partnership that works to promote economic development in the Appalachian region.
The ARC Act of 2023 aims to reauthorize the ARC for an additional five years, ensuring that it continues to receive the necessary resources to carry out its mission. The bill includes provisions for funding various programs and initiatives that focus on infrastructure development, job creation, and community revitalization in the Appalachian region.
Additionally, the ARC Act of 2023 includes measures to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in order to maximize the impact of the ARC's efforts. The bill also emphasizes the importance of engaging with stakeholders in the region, including local governments, businesses, and community organizations, to ensure that the ARC's programs are responsive to the needs of the Appalachian communities.
Overall, the ARC Act of 2023 seeks to support economic growth and prosperity in the Appalachian region by providing the ARC with the resources and tools it needs to effectively carry out its mission. This legislation is an important step towards addressing the unique challenges and opportunities facing the Appalachian region and helping to build a brighter future for its residents.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of peripheral artery disease screening tests furnished to at-risk beneficiaries under the Medicare and Medicaid programs without the imposition of cost-sharing requirements, and for other purposes.
Display TitleARC Act of 2023
Short Title(s) as IntroducedARC Act of 2023
Short Title(s) as IntroducedAmputation Reduction and Compassion Act of 2023
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of peripheral artery disease screening tests furnished to at-risk beneficiaries under the Medicare and Medicaid programs without the imposition of cost-sharing requirements, and for other purposes.
Amputation Reduction and Compassion Act of 2023 or the ARC Act of 2023
This bill provides for coverage of peripheral artery disease screening tests without cost-sharing under Medicare and Medicaid for certain at-risk individu...
als. It also requires the development of certain educational programs, a payment model, and Medicare quality measures to reduce amputations relating to such disease.