Bills · HR 4792
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4792Health
Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act of 2025
INTRO JUL 29· LAST ACTION JUL 29
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because air ambulance services are often a life-saving option for people facing medical emergencies in areas far from hospitals. However, these services can be incredibly expensive, and surprise medical bills for air transport are a significant concern for many Americans, even those with insurance. By requiring more detailed data collection and allowing Medicare payments to be adjusted based on actual costs, this bill aims to create a more transparent and potentially fairer payment system. If it becomes law, it could lead to more accurate Medicare payments, which might stabilize the air ambulance industry and ensure these vital services remain accessible without placing undue financial burdens on patients. If it doesn't pass, the current payment system for air ambulances under Medicare would likely remain, potentially leaving patients vulnerable to high costs and providers struggling with what they might see as inadequate reimbursement.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows the Secretary of HHS to revise Medicare payment rates (fee schedule) for air ambulance services.
This provision enables Medicare to update outdated payment amounts to better reflect current costs and market conditions.
PROVISION 02
Requires air ambulance service providers and suppliers to submit data every three years on their operating costs, service utilization by Medicare patients, and revenue received from Medicare.
This ensures that any revisions to Medicare payments are based on current, comprehensive data about the actual financial landscape of air ambulance services.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that the Secretary of HHS finalize and publish a rule for air ambulance data collection from a previous law within six months of the bill's enactment.
This speeds up the implementation of crucial data collection efforts that will inform future Medicare payment decisions.
PROVISION 04
Orders the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on emergency air ambulance costs, payment adequacy, and geographic variations within one year of data collection beginning.
This study will provide an independent assessment of the air ambulance industry, offering insights and recommendations for improving the payment system.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 19
R· Kansas
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
20
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 95%
DEM 9 REP 10 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 29
Introduced in House
JUL 29
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4792
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 29, 2025
Last actionJul 29, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 29, 2025
House BillHR 4792Health
Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUL 29, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 29, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
19
COMPLEXITY
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