Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-04-06T11:25:53Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2232 Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/6/2025, 11:25 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2232

Bill 119 HR 2232, also known as the Protecting Patient Access to Ground Ambulance Services Act, aims to make changes to Medicare Part B in order to ensure that patients have continued access to ground ambulance services. The bill seeks to address concerns that current Medicare reimbursement rates for ground ambulance services are inadequate and may lead to a decrease in the availability of these services for Medicare beneficiaries.

The bill proposes several key changes to address these concerns. First, it calls for an increase in Medicare reimbursement rates for ground ambulance services to better reflect the costs associated with providing these services. This increase in reimbursement rates is intended to help ensure that ambulance providers are able to continue offering high-quality services to Medicare beneficiaries.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve transparency and accountability in the Medicare reimbursement process for ground ambulance services. This includes requiring the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide more detailed information on how reimbursement rates are calculated and to consult with stakeholders in the ambulance industry when making changes to these rates. Overall, the Protecting Patient Access to Ground Ambulance Services Act aims to address concerns about the sustainability of ground ambulance services under Medicare Part B and to ensure that Medicare beneficiaries continue to have access to these vital services. The bill has garnered bipartisan support and is currently being considered by Congress.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2232

Bill HR 2232 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 18, 2025. Bill HR 2232 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 18, 2025. Bill HR 2232's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 18, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2232

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2232

To amend title XVIII to protect patient access to ground ambulance services under part B of the Medicare program.To amend title XVIII to protect patient access to ground ambulance services under part B of the Medicare program.

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