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Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-Scene Care and Support Act

12/15/2023, 4:09 PM

Summary of Bill S 3236

Bill 118 s 3236, also known as the Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-Scene Care and Support Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address the issue of reimbursement for emergency medical services provided on the scene of an incident.

The bill aims to ensure that emergency medical service providers are adequately compensated for the care and support they provide to individuals in need. This includes services such as administering first aid, stabilizing patients, and transporting them to medical facilities.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a reimbursement system that will provide fair compensation to EMS providers for their on-scene care and support services. This system will be based on the actual costs incurred by providers, as well as the level of care provided. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve transparency and accountability in the reimbursement process. This includes requirements for providers to document and report the care they provide, as well as measures to prevent fraud and abuse in the system. Overall, the Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-Scene Care and Support Act aims to ensure that EMS providers are fairly compensated for their vital services, while also promoting efficiency and accountability in the reimbursement process.

Current Status of Bill S 3236

Bill S 3236 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 7, 2023. Bill S 3236 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 7, 2023.  Bill S 3236's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of November 7, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3236

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3236

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3236

Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-Scene Care and Support Act
Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-Scene Care and Support Act
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage of ambulance services that do not include transportation.

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