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Stabilizing Medicare Payments for Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Tests

This bill modifies how Medicare pays for widely available clinical diagnostic laboratory tests to ensure their continued availability for beneficiaries. It introduces payment calculation methods based on statistical sampling of market data, aiming to reduce administrative burdens for laboratories. The legislation seeks financial stabilization by limiting sudden fluctuations in payment rates for diagnostic services.
Key points
Medicare payments for widely available lab tests will be established using a statistically valid sample of laboratories, rather than requiring data reporting from every applicable laboratory.
The frequency of data reporting by laboratories is changed from every three years to every four years, with the next reporting period delayed until 2027.
The bill introduces annual percentage caps on both reductions and increases in payment rates for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests.
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Print number: 118_S_1000
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Process start date: 2023-03-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1000.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Medicare payments for widely available lab tests will be established using a statistically valid sample of laboratories, rather than requiring data reporting from every applicable laboratory.
  • The frequency of data reporting by laboratories is changed from every three years to every four years, with the next reporting period delayed until 2027.
  • The bill introduces annual percentage caps on both reductions and increases in payment rates for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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