HR 4938
Medicare Ambulance Access, Fraud Prevention, and Reform Act of 2019
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Bill overview
The Medicare Ambulance Access, Fraud Prevention, and Reform Act of 2019 aims to improve ambulance services under Medicare, particularly in rural areas. It increases payments for ambulance services, especially in rural areas, and establishes a process for ambulance providers to appeal changes in area designations. The bill also expands a prior authorization model for certain ambulance transports and reduces administrative burdens for ambulance providers.
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Devin Nunes
Earl Blumenauer
Peter [D-VT-At Large] Welch
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