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Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2025

4/7/2025, 1:11 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2477

Bill 119 HR 2477, also known as the Portable Ultrasound Medicare Coverage Act, aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include coverage of portable ultrasound transportation and set up services under the Medicare program.

The bill seeks to expand Medicare coverage to include portable ultrasound services, which are currently not covered under the program. Portable ultrasound technology allows for medical professionals to conduct diagnostic imaging tests outside of traditional medical settings, such as in patients' homes or in remote areas where access to medical facilities may be limited.

By including coverage for portable ultrasound transportation and set up services, the bill aims to improve access to diagnostic imaging for Medicare beneficiaries, particularly those who may have difficulty traveling to medical facilities for tests. This could lead to earlier detection and treatment of medical conditions, ultimately improving health outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries. Overall, the Portable Ultrasound Medicare Coverage Act seeks to modernize Medicare coverage by including portable ultrasound services, ultimately improving access to diagnostic imaging for Medicare beneficiaries.

Current Status of Bill HR 2477

Bill HR 2477 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 27, 2025. Bill HR 2477 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 27, 2025.  Bill HR 2477'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 27, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2477

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2477

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2477

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of portable ultrasound transportation and set up services under the Medicare program.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of portable ultrasound transportation and set up services under the Medicare program.

Comments

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Ila Pittman

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8 months ago

I dunno bout this bill, sounds fishy to me #confused