HR 8134

The Consumer Choice of Care Act aims to increase patient access to healthcare services by preventing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services from automatically limiting certain outpatient services to inpatient settings. This bill effectively removes the "inpatient-only service list," allowing healthcare providers to seek Medicare coverage for services that can be safely delivered outside of a hospital. It ensures patients have more options for receiving care and reduces potential barriers to accessing necessary treatments. The legislation focuses on ensuring Medicare considers outpatient delivery when determining covered services.