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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide under the Medicare program for conditions of participation, reporting requirements, and a quality program with respect to air ambulance services.

USA115th CongressHR-3780| House 
| Updated: 9/15/2017
Richard Hudson

Richard Hudson

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (21)
F. James Sensenbrenner (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Erik Paulsen (Republican)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Lynn Jenkins (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Bruce Poliquin (Republican)Billy Long (Republican)Fred Upton (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Timothy J. Walz (Democratic)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Ron Kind (Democratic)Joe Barton (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Air Ambulance Quality and Accountability Act This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to modify standards and payment for air-ambulance services under the Medicare Program. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) shall establish minimum standards that must be met by air-ambulance suppliers and providers as a condition of their participation in Medicare. These standards must address: (1) scope of practice, training, and clinical capability; (2) medical equipment and vehicle attributes; (3) documentation; (4) medical direction and oversight; (5) reporting of specified events; (6) patient safety and infection control; (7) clinical quality-management and performance-improvement programs; and (8) particular populations. An air-ambulance provider or supplier that is accredited by an HHS-approved organization shall be deemed to be in compliance with these standards. HHS must establish an air-ambulance quality-reporting and performance program under which Medicare payment is determined according to a specified performance-based formula. Performance measures shall address patient safety, clinical quality, and over-triage. An air-ambulance provider or supplier must, subject to suspension of payment under Medicare, annually submit specified cost data to HHS. The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission shall report to Congress on whether changes should be made with regard to reimbursement of air-ambulance providers and suppliers under Medicare.
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Timeline
Sep 14, 2017
Introduced in House
Sep 14, 2017
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.
Sep 15, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • September 14, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • September 14, 2017
    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.


  • September 15, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide under the Medicare program for conditions of participation, reporting requirements, and a quality program with respect to air ambulance services.

USA115th CongressHR-3780| House 
| Updated: 9/15/2017
Air Ambulance Quality and Accountability Act This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to modify standards and payment for air-ambulance services under the Medicare Program. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) shall establish minimum standards that must be met by air-ambulance suppliers and providers as a condition of their participation in Medicare. These standards must address: (1) scope of practice, training, and clinical capability; (2) medical equipment and vehicle attributes; (3) documentation; (4) medical direction and oversight; (5) reporting of specified events; (6) patient safety and infection control; (7) clinical quality-management and performance-improvement programs; and (8) particular populations. An air-ambulance provider or supplier that is accredited by an HHS-approved organization shall be deemed to be in compliance with these standards. HHS must establish an air-ambulance quality-reporting and performance program under which Medicare payment is determined according to a specified performance-based formula. Performance measures shall address patient safety, clinical quality, and over-triage. An air-ambulance provider or supplier must, subject to suspension of payment under Medicare, annually submit specified cost data to HHS. The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission shall report to Congress on whether changes should be made with regard to reimbursement of air-ambulance providers and suppliers under Medicare.
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Timeline
Sep 14, 2017
Introduced in House
Sep 14, 2017
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.
Sep 15, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • September 14, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • September 14, 2017
    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.


  • September 15, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Richard Hudson

Richard Hudson

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (21)
F. James Sensenbrenner (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Erik Paulsen (Republican)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Lynn Jenkins (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Bruce Poliquin (Republican)Billy Long (Republican)Fred Upton (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Timothy J. Walz (Democratic)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Ron Kind (Democratic)Joe Barton (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth information and medical recordsHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedicarePerformance measurementTransportation safety and security