Medicare Oxygen Access Reform: Better Payments, Stronger Patient Rights.
This Act aims to significantly improve access to supplemental oxygen and related services for Medicare beneficiaries. it removes oxygen equipment from the competitive bidding program and establishes higher payment rates for suppliers, especially for liquid oxygen, ensuring better service quality and availability. Crucially, the law mandates comprehensive supplier responsibilities, including 24/7 support, and establishes new, explicit rights for patients.
Key points
Oxygen equipment is excluded from the Medicare competitive bidding program to increase supplier payments and improve service availability.
Suppliers must provide comprehensive services, including 24/7 on-call coverage, safety education, and appropriate portable equipment for patient mobility.
Medicare will cover and provide an add-on payment for services furnished by respiratory therapists, enhancing specialized care.
Status:
Introduced
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