HR 3443
When Minutes Count for Emergency Medical Patients Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 1:42 AM
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Bill overview
The "When Minutes Count for Emergency Medical Patients Act" aims to improve the Medicare payment system for emergency medical services (EMS). It proposes a new payment model for ground and air ambulance services, focusing on medications and blood products requiring immediate administration. The bill also directs the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) to conduct a comprehensive study and report on EMS payment, including evaluating the roles of EMS medical directors and addressing potential gaps in the workforce. Furthermore, it requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to hospitals regarding wall time and the impact of that guidance on emergency care.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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