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Outpatient Surgery Access Act of 2026

This bill modernizes Medicare payments for ambulatory surgical centers. It ensures these centers receive annual payment updates equal to the OPD fee schedule increase factor.
Key points
Aligns payment updates for ambulatory surgical centers with OPD fee schedule increase factors starting in 2027.
Prohibits ASC-specific budget neutrality adjustments starting in 2027.
Combines volume calculations for budget neutrality by taking into account expenditures made under the revised payment system starting in 2027.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Outpatient Surgery Access Act of 2026
Print number: HR 8091
Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
Process start date: 2026-03-25
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Outpatient Surgery Access Act of 2026

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 8091.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-03-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Aligns payment updates for ambulatory surgical centers with OPD fee schedule increase factors starting in 2027.
  • Prohibits ASC-specific budget neutrality adjustments starting in 2027.
  • Combines volume calculations for budget neutrality by taking into account expenditures made under the revised payment system starting in 2027.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-04-13.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 8091

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Health Economy