Medicare Pilot Program for Emergency Response Without Hospital Transport.
This law establishes a 5-year pilot program under Medicare to pay for emergency medical services provided by ambulance crews even if the patient is not transported to a hospital. This change allows Medicare beneficiaries to receive necessary on-site treatment, potentially improving care quality and reducing unnecessary emergency room visits. The program aims to increase access to appropriate emergency care.
Key points
Medicare will now cover ambulance services that respond to an emergency call but do not result in patient transport.
The program aims to provide appropriate on-site care, including through the use of telemedicine technology.
The 5-year test model will be evaluated to assess its impact on patient health outcomes and resource efficiency.
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