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Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2025
4/12/2025, 3:08 AM
Summary of Bill S 1168
Bill 119 s 1168, 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 expand Medicare coverage to include portable ultrasound transportation and setup services, which are currently not covered under the program. This would allow Medicare beneficiaries to access these services without having to pay out of pocket.
Portable ultrasound transportation and setup services are important for individuals who require ultrasound imaging but are unable to travel to a medical facility. By including coverage for these services under Medicare, the bill aims to improve access to essential medical care for individuals who may have difficulty accessing traditional healthcare services. Overall, Bill 119 s 1168 seeks to enhance the scope of Medicare coverage by including portable ultrasound transportation and setup services, ultimately improving access to necessary medical care for Medicare beneficiaries.
The bill seeks to expand Medicare coverage to include portable ultrasound transportation and setup services, which are currently not covered under the program. This would allow Medicare beneficiaries to access these services without having to pay out of pocket.
Portable ultrasound transportation and setup services are important for individuals who require ultrasound imaging but are unable to travel to a medical facility. By including coverage for these services under Medicare, the bill aims to improve access to essential medical care for individuals who may have difficulty accessing traditional healthcare services. Overall, Bill 119 s 1168 seeks to enhance the scope of Medicare coverage by including portable ultrasound transportation and setup services, ultimately improving access to necessary medical care for Medicare beneficiaries.
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Current Status of Bill S 1168
Bill S 1168 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 27, 2025. Bill S 1168 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 27, 2025. Bill S 1168's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of March 27, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1168
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 1168
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1168
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.
Comments

Ignacio Bowles
575
10 months ago
I don't think this is fair. It's gonna cost me more money and I don't like that.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1168
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