HR. 3021In Committee
Empowering Patient Choice of Medical Care Act
Prohibits CMS from denying Medicare hospital outpatient coverage designation for a service solely because it determines the service can only be furnished in an inpatient setting
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Prohibits CMS from denying Medicare hospital outpatient coverage designation for a service solely because it determines the service can only be furnished in an inpatient setting
Key points
- Prohibit CMS denials
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-04-24 — 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.
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Topics and policy areas
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