To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to establish a pilot program for testing the use of a predictive risk-scoring algorithm to provide oversight of payments for durable medical equipment and clinical diagnostic laboratory tests under the Medicare program.

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Summary of Bill HR 3996

H.R. 3996, introduced in the 119th Congress, aims to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to create a pilot program for testing a predictive risk-scoring algorithm's use in overseeing payments for durable medical equipment and clinical diagnostic laboratory tests within the Medicare program.

Current Status of Bill HR 3996

Bill HR 3996 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 12, 2025. Bill HR 3996 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 12, 2025. Bill HR 3996'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 June 12, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3996

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to establish a pilot program for testing the use of a predictive risk-scoring algorithm to provide oversight of payments for durable medical equipment and clinical diagnostic laboratory tests under the Medicare program.