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HR6794FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

Extension of the Medicare Independence at Home Demonstration Program

Original title: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the Medicare independence at home medical practice demonstration program.

December 17, 2024

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Where This Stands

Introduced
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The Frame

What this does

The bill ensures that the Independence at Home , which provides home-based primary care for Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions, continues for an additional two years while requiring a formal federal evaluation of its performance.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions

These individuals receive care through the Independence at Home program, which is extended by this legislation.

Independence at Home medical practices

These providers are subject to the program's extended duration and potential future changes based on the required federal evaluation.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

  • The Independence at Home demonstration program was originally established by the Affordable Care Act to test the effectiveness of providing primary care services in the homes of Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions. context

Summary

This bill extends the duration of the Medicare Independence at Home (IAH) medical practice from 10 years to 12 years. It also requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit a report to Congress evaluating the program's effectiveness and identifying barriers to participation.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Independence at Home demonstration program?
It is a Medicare program that provides medical practice services in the homes of beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions.
How much longer will the program run under this bill?
The program is extended by two years, moving from a 10-year duration to a 12-year duration.
What is the purpose of the report required by this bill?
The report is intended to evaluate the program's impact on health outcomes and identify any obstacles that prevent medical practices from participating.

Why It Matters

The bill ensures that the Independence at Home , which provides home-based primary care for Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions, continues for an additional two years while requiring a formal federal evaluation of its performance.

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Focus on Program Evaluation

The bill shifts from simple extension to requiring a formal evaluation of health outcomes and participation barriers, suggesting a move toward assessing the program's long-term viability.

Connected Entities

organizationCongressBill referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansMap →
personMr. BurgessIntroduced the billMap →
organizationCommittee on Energy and CommerceBill referred to this committeeMap →
bill_number1866ESection of the Social Security ActMap →
organizationCommittee on Ways and MeansBill referred to this committeeMap →
bill_number42 U.S.C. 1395cc-5Section of the Social Security ActMap →
personMrs. DingellCo-sponsored the billMap →
organizationU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSource of the documentMap →
personSecretary of Health and Human ServicesResponsible for submitting a reportMap →
bill_numberSocial Security ActThe Act being amendedMap →

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  • Significance45
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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz15
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