SOS: Sustaining Outpatient Services Act
3/12/2024, 11:33 AMSummary of Bill S 1849
Bill 118 s 1849, also known as the SOS: Sustaining Outpatient Services Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide funding and support for outpatient services, which are essential for individuals who require medical treatment but do not need to be admitted to a hospital.The bill aims to address the growing need for outpatient services by increasing funding for programs that provide these services, such as community health centers and outpatient clinics. It also seeks to improve access to these services for underserved populations, including low-income individuals and those living in rural areas.
Additionally, the SOS Act includes provisions to enhance the quality of outpatient care by promoting best practices and standards of care. This includes measures to improve coordination of care between different providers and ensure that patients receive the appropriate level of treatment for their needs. Overall, the SOS: Sustaining Outpatient Services Act is a bipartisan effort to support and strengthen outpatient services in the United States. By providing funding, improving access, and promoting quality care, this bill aims to ensure that individuals can receive the medical treatment they need in a timely and effective manner.
Congressional Summary of S 1849
SOS: Sustaining Outpatient Services Act
This bill allows for payment under the Medicare prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services of certain items and services that are furnished at off-campus outpatient departments. Specifically, the bill allows for payment of items and services for which payments to physician specialists (under the Medicare physician fee schedule) did not exceed $2 million during the previous year.
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Current Status of Bill S 1849
Bill S 1849 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 7, 2023. Bill S 1849 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 7, 2023. Bill S 1849's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of June 7, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1849
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1849
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HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1849
SOS: Sustaining Outpatient Services ActSOS: Sustaining Outpatient Services ActA bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow payments under the Medicare program for certain items and services furnished by off-campus outpatient departments of a provider to be determined under the prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services, and for other purposes.Comments
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