Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Summary
The bill would let hospitals provide outpatient observation services to Medicare beneficiaries at home for a two‑year demonstration. Hospitals must meet safety and quality standards and can receive waivers for certain staffing and facility rules. The Health and Human Services Secretary will collect data, compare outcomes and costs, and publish a report after the program ends.
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