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Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1168| Senate 
| Updated: 3/27/2025
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)John Boozman (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to expand Medicare coverage to include portable ultrasound transportation and set up services by amending the Social Security Act. It redefines covered medical services to encompass diagnostic X-ray and ultrasound tests, ensuring these portable services are recognized under the program. A central provision mandates the Secretary to establish a separate payment for portable ultrasound transportation and set up services, consistent with the payment structure for portable X-ray services. Additionally, the Secretary must specify requirements for suppliers of these services, aligning them with existing regulations for portable X-ray service providers. These amendments will apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2027 .
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5380
Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2024
Mar 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2477
Introduced in House
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5380
    Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2024


  • March 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2477
    Introduced in House


  • March 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2477: Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2025

Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1168| Senate 
| Updated: 3/27/2025
This bill seeks to expand Medicare coverage to include portable ultrasound transportation and set up services by amending the Social Security Act. It redefines covered medical services to encompass diagnostic X-ray and ultrasound tests, ensuring these portable services are recognized under the program. A central provision mandates the Secretary to establish a separate payment for portable ultrasound transportation and set up services, consistent with the payment structure for portable X-ray services. Additionally, the Secretary must specify requirements for suppliers of these services, aligning them with existing regulations for portable X-ray service providers. These amendments will apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2027 .
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5380
Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2024
Mar 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2477
Introduced in House
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5380
    Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2024


  • March 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2477
    Introduced in House


  • March 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)John Boozman (Republican)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2477: Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted