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Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2024
12/19/2024, 5:23 AM
Summary of Bill S 5380
Bill 118 s 5380, also known as the Portable Ultrasound Transportation and Setup Services Coverage Act, aims to make changes to title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to include coverage for portable ultrasound transportation and setup services under the Medicare program.
The bill seeks to address the growing need for portable ultrasound services, which are becoming increasingly important in the medical field for their convenience and efficiency. By including coverage for these services under Medicare, more individuals will have access to this important technology, regardless of their financial situation.
The Portable Ultrasound Transportation and Setup Services Coverage Act is designed to improve access to quality healthcare for Medicare beneficiaries by ensuring that they have access to the latest medical technologies. This bill has the potential to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs in the long run. Overall, Bill 118 s 5380 is a step towards modernizing the Medicare program and ensuring that beneficiaries have access to the latest medical technologies. It is a bipartisan effort to improve healthcare access and quality for all individuals covered under Medicare.
The bill seeks to address the growing need for portable ultrasound services, which are becoming increasingly important in the medical field for their convenience and efficiency. By including coverage for these services under Medicare, more individuals will have access to this important technology, regardless of their financial situation.
The Portable Ultrasound Transportation and Setup Services Coverage Act is designed to improve access to quality healthcare for Medicare beneficiaries by ensuring that they have access to the latest medical technologies. This bill has the potential to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs in the long run. Overall, Bill 118 s 5380 is a step towards modernizing the Medicare program and ensuring that beneficiaries have access to the latest medical technologies. It is a bipartisan effort to improve healthcare access and quality for all individuals covered under Medicare.
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Current Status of Bill S 5380
Bill S 5380 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 21, 2024. Bill S 5380 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 21, 2024. Bill S 5380's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of November 21, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5380
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5380
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5380
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of portable ultrasound transportation and set up services under the Medicare program.
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of portable ultrasound transportation and set up services under the Medicare program.
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