PEAKS Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1960 PEAKS Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

6/26/2025, 1:19 PM

Summary of Bill S 1960

This bill, "A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act," introduced in the 119th Congress as Senate Bill S.1960 on June 5, 2025, aims to ensure the ongoing designation of hospitals meeting mountainous terrain or secondary roads distance criteria as critical access hospitals. It also seeks to adjust the distance specifications for ambulance services provided by critical access hospitals. The specific directives within the bill may include modifications to the requirements for critical access hospitals and ambulance services in rural or geographically challenging areas.

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Current Status of Bill S 1960

Bill S 1960 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 5, 2025. Bill S 1960 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 5, 2025. Bill S 1960's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of June 5, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1960

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1960

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the continued designation of hospitals that met mountainous terrain or secondary roads distance requirement as critical access hospitals and to modify distance requirements for ambulance services furnished by critical access hospitals.