Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-07-27T19:03:37Z

Explore the details of House Bill 9703 Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/27/2026, 7:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9703

The bill "To require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test allowing blood transfusions to be paid separately from the Medicare hospice all-inclusive per diem payment" (H.R. 9703) was introduced in the 119th Congress on July 15, 2026.

Congressional Summary of HR 9703

Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act of 2026

This bill requires the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) to test a model under which blood transfusions furnished to an individual receiving hospice care are paid separately from the hospice all-inclusive per diem payment under Medicare. The CMMI must evaluate the model by comparing patients participating in the model with those outside of the model in relation to specified metrics, such as hospital utilization and days of hospice care before the end of life.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9703

Bill HR 9703 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 15, 2026. Bill HR 9703 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 15, 2026. Bill HR 9703's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of July 15, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9703

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9703

To require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test allowing blood transfusions to be paid separately from the Medicare hospice all-inclusive per diem payment.

Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act of 2026