Bill 118 hr 7513, also known as the Protecting America’s Seniors’ Access to Care Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of ensuring that seniors have continued access to quality healthcare services. The bill seeks to address concerns about potential cuts to Medicare payments to healthcare providers, which could result in reduced access to care for seniors.
The Protecting America’s Seniors’ Access to Care Act proposes to prevent any cuts to Medicare payments to healthcare providers for the next two years. This would help to ensure that seniors can continue to receive the care they need without facing disruptions or limitations due to financial constraints on healthcare providers.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to establish a process for evaluating and adjusting Medicare payment rates to ensure that they are fair and adequate to support the delivery of high-quality care to seniors. This would help to address concerns about the sustainability of Medicare payments and ensure that seniors can continue to access the care they need in the future.
Overall, the Protecting America’s Seniors’ Access to Care Act aims to protect seniors’ access to healthcare services by preventing cuts to Medicare payments to healthcare providers and establishing a process for evaluating and adjusting payment rates to ensure they are sufficient to support the delivery of high-quality care.