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Adds a new paragraph (23) to subsection (t) specifying that reduced expenditures resulting from implementation of section 1899C shall not be taken into account in making budget neutrality adjustments under subsection (t).
Modifies clause (iv) and clause (v) of 1848(c)(2)(B) by adding a new subclause (VII) excluding section 1899C from application of clause (ii)(II) for one year after enactment of section 1899C, and adding subclause (XII) to identify reduced expenditures attributable to the Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Payment Program (section 1899C) effective for fee schedules established following enactment of section 1899C.
Amends section 1128A of the Social Security Act by adding a new exception in subsection (i)(6) (subparagraph (K)) for provision of certain free or discounted transportation services by eligible entities for radiation therapy patients, and by adding a new subsection (t) defining terms used in that exception (including eligible entity, established patient, transportation services, rural area, urban area and a specified list of counties).
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.
Creates a new Medicare value-based payment program that pays a single “per episode” case rate for radiation therapy, adds a transportation-related health equity add-on and a limited antikickback exception for patient transportation, and prevents savings from the new program being used in Medicare budget‑neutrality adjustments. CMS must issue implementing rules within one year, the law includes participation, hardship, quality/accreditation incentives, reporting requirements, and detailed limits on how free or discounted transportation may be offered to patients.
Introduced March 14, 2025 by Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Last progress March 14, 2025