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SOS: Sustaining Outpatient Services Act for Local Medical Care

This bill updates how Medicare pays for medical services at clinics located away from main hospital buildings. It aims to ensure that smaller specialized services remain available to patients in their local communities.
Key points
Allows higher hospital-level payments for certain off-campus medical services.
Targets physician specialties with lower annual Medicare billings to keep them viable.
Helps maintain local access to specialized outpatient care starting in 2027.
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Status:
Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3908
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
Process start date: 2026-02-25