Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act of 2023
12/20/2024, 9:05 AMSummary of Bill HR 5256
Bill 118 HR 5256, also known as the Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act of 2023, aims to address the shortage of anesthesiologists in rural areas by increasing access to anesthesia services for Medicare beneficiaries in these underserved regions. The bill proposes several key provisions to achieve this goal.First, the bill would establish a payment incentive program to encourage anesthesiologists to practice in rural areas. This program would provide financial incentives to anesthesiologists who choose to work in rural hospitals or clinics, helping to attract and retain these crucial healthcare providers in underserved communities.
Second, the bill would expand telemedicine services for anesthesia consultations in rural areas. By leveraging technology, this provision would allow anesthesiologists to remotely consult with patients and healthcare providers in rural areas, improving access to anesthesia services for Medicare beneficiaries who may not have easy access to these specialists. Additionally, the bill would support training programs for nurse anesthetists and other advanced practice providers in rural areas. By investing in the education and training of these healthcare professionals, the bill aims to increase the capacity of rural healthcare facilities to provide anesthesia services to Medicare beneficiaries. Overall, the Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act of 2023 seeks to address the disparities in access to anesthesia services in rural areas by incentivizing anesthesiologists to practice in these underserved regions, expanding telemedicine services, and supporting the training of advanced practice providers. By improving access to anesthesia care for Medicare beneficiaries in rural areas, this bill has the potential to enhance healthcare outcomes and quality of life for individuals living in these communities.
Congressional Summary of HR 5256
Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act of 2023
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide Medicare payment on a reasonable-cost basis for anesthesia services furnished by an anesthesiologist in a rural hospital. Specifically, the CMS shall provide payment for such services in the same manner as payment is provided under current law for services furnished in a rural hospital by a certified registered nurse anesthetist.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5256
Bill HR 5256 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 22, 2023. Bill HR 5256 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on August 22, 2023. Bill HR 5256's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5256
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
17Democrat Cosponsors
5Republican Cosponsors
12Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act of 2023Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act of 2023To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide payment under part A of the Medicare Program on a reasonable cost basis for anesthesia services furnished by an anesthesiologist in certain rural hospitals in the same manner as payments are provided for anesthesia services furnished by anesthesiologist assistants and certified registered nurse anesthetists in such hospitals, and for other purposes.Comments
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