Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act

Hozzl · 2024-12-21T09:05:44Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2377 Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/21/2024, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2377

Bill 118 HR 2377, also known as the Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address concerns regarding access to laboratory services for Medicare beneficiaries.

The bill aims to prevent significant cuts to Medicare reimbursement rates for laboratory services that were scheduled to take effect in 2022. These cuts were originally put in place as part of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014, but many in the healthcare industry have raised concerns about the potential negative impact these cuts could have on access to essential laboratory services for Medicare beneficiaries.

If passed, the Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act would delay these reimbursement rate cuts for an additional two years, giving Congress more time to evaluate the potential impact of these cuts and come up with a more sustainable solution. The bill also includes provisions for a study to be conducted on the impact of these cuts on access to laboratory services for Medicare beneficiaries. Overall, the Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act is aimed at ensuring that Medicare beneficiaries continue to have access to essential laboratory services without facing significant financial barriers. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its fate will ultimately be decided by lawmakers in the coming months.

Congressional Summary of HR 2377

Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act

This bill modifies provisions relating to Medicare payment rates for clinical diagnostic laboratory services, including by requiring payment rates for certain widely available clinical diagnostic laboratory tests to be based on a statistical sampling of private sector rates.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2377

Bill HR 2377 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2377 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2377's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. as of December 17, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2377

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Health

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Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationGovernment information and archivesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth information and medical recordsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2377

Saving Access to Laboratory Services ActSaving Access to Laboratory Services ActTo amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the accuracy of market-based Medicare payment for clinical diagnostic laboratory services, to reduce administrative burdens in the collection of data, and for other purposes.

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