H.R. 8977 aims to enhance access to emergency medical services. It proposes changes to the Social Security Act, specifically requiring Medicare to test a model where payments are made for treatments provided by ambulance services even if the patient isn't transported to a...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, they want to try a plan where ambulance teams can get paid by Medicare for helping people at the scene, even if they don't take them to the hospital. They'll test this idea for five years to see if it helps people get the care they need.