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Home Observation and Medical Evaluation Services: New Pilot Program for At-Home Care.

This Act establishes a pilot program to test covering outpatient observation services furnished outside a hospital, specifically within the existing Acute Hospital Care at Home initiative. This change allows eligible individuals to receive necessary medical observation and evaluation services at home, potentially avoiding hospital stays and increasing patient comfort. The Secretary of Health and Human Services must launch this program within one year.
Key points
Allows hospitals to provide outpatient observation services to patients at home, expanding the scope of home-based medical care.
The pilot program aims to integrate observation services into the existing Acute Hospital Care at Home initiative.
Hospitals participating in the program must still comply with existing notification requirements regarding a patient's observation status.
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Print number: 118_S_3756
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2024-02-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

At HOME Services Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3756.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-02-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Allows hospitals to provide outpatient observation services to patients at home, expanding the scope of home-based medical care.
  • The pilot program aims to integrate observation services into the existing Acute Hospital Care at Home initiative.
  • Hospitals participating in the program must still comply with existing notification requirements regarding a patient's observation status.
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. Rubio, Marco [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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