A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend acute hospital care at home waiver flexibilities.

Hozzl · 2024-05-16T06:11:24Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4350 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend acute hospital care at home waiver flexibilities. currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/16/2024, 6:11 AM

Summary of Bill S 4350

Bill 118 s 4350, also known as the "Acute Hospital Care at Home Waiver Flexibilities Extension Act," is a proposed amendment to title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The purpose of this bill is to extend the flexibility for hospitals to provide acute care services to patients in their homes.

Currently, under the Medicare program, hospitals have the option to provide certain acute care services to patients in their homes as an alternative to traditional inpatient hospital stays. This flexibility was initially granted as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic to help alleviate strain on hospital resources and reduce the risk of exposure to the virus.

The proposed bill seeks to extend these waiver flexibilities beyond the pandemic to continue providing patients with the option to receive acute care services in their homes. This extension aims to improve access to care for patients, reduce healthcare costs, and potentially free up hospital beds for patients with more critical needs. Overall, the Acute Hospital Care at Home Waiver Flexibilities Extension Act is a bipartisan effort to enhance the delivery of healthcare services and improve patient outcomes. It will be important to monitor the progress of this bill as it moves through the legislative process to see how it may impact the healthcare system in the United States.

Current Status of Bill S 4350

Bill S 4350 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 15, 2024. Bill S 4350 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 15, 2024. Bill S 4350's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of May 15, 2024

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A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend acute hospital care at home waiver flexibilities.A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend acute hospital care at home waiver flexibilities.

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