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.
Summary
The bill changes Title XVIII of the Social Security Act so that ambulance providers receive appropriate reimbursement under Medicare. It affects both the companies that operate ambulances and the Medicare beneficiaries who use them. The goal is to address concerns that current payments may not cover the true cost of ambulance care.
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