H.R. 8597 · 117th Congress
Emergency Care Improvement Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jodey Arrington
- Introduced
- 2022-07-29
- Latest action
- 2022-07-29 · Introduced in House
Summary
Emergency Care Improvement Act
This bill permanently allows for coverage under Medicare and Medicaid of services that are provided by freestanding emergency centers. The bill takes effect January 1, 2023, or the first day after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, whichever is first.