Senate Bill 3619
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Non-Emergency Ambulance Transportation Sustainability and Accountability (NEATSA) Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Nov 14, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3619
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Non-Emergency Ambulance Transportation Sustainability and Accountability (NEATSA) Act of 2018
This bill decreases the percentage by which Medicare payments must be reduced in 2019 for nonemergency ambulance transports of end-stage renal disease patients. Beginning in 2020, the bill increases the percentage reduction for certain providers that mostly furnish such services.
November 14, 2018
11/14/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
11/14/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:56 PM