Bills · HR 307
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 307Health care qualityMedicare
ARC Act of 2025
INTRO JAN 9· LAST ACTION JAN 14
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a common but often unrecognized condition that can lead to severe consequences, including heart attacks, strokes, and preventable amputations. By making PAD screening free for at-risk individuals covered by Medicare and Medicaid, and by establishing a public education program, the bill aims to catch the disease earlier.
Early detection of PAD allows for interventions that can prevent limb loss and reduce the risk of other life-threatening cardiovascular events. This could significantly improve health outcomes, particularly for vulnerable populations and minorities who face higher rates of PAD-related amputations. Without this bill, many at-risk individuals might not get screened due to lack of awareness or concern about costs, leading to later diagnoses and more severe health impacts.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) education program through the CDC to inform healthcare professionals and the public.
This program aims to increase awareness and understanding of PAD, which is crucial for early detection and prevention of severe outcomes.
PROVISION 02
Requires Medicare to cover specific PAD screening tests for at-risk beneficiaries without any cost-sharing requirements.
Removing out-of-pocket costs encourages more at-risk individuals to get screened, improving access to preventative care.
PROVISION 03
Requires Medicaid to cover specific PAD screening tests for at-risk beneficiaries without any cost-sharing requirements.
Extending cost-free screening to Medicaid beneficiaries ensures that lower-income at-risk individuals also have access to crucial early detection.
PROVISION 04
Defines specific criteria for who qualifies as an 'at-risk beneficiary' for PAD screening.
This ensures that screening efforts are focused on individuals who are most likely to benefit from early detection of PAD.
PROVISION 05
Includes PAD screening tests as part of the initial 'Welcome to Medicare' preventive physical examination.
Integrating screening into routine care helps ensure at-risk individuals are offered the test early in their Medicare enrollment.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 44
D· New Jersey
YRS IN OFFICE
2
BILLS LED
19
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 13%
DEM 41 REP 3 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSJAN 14
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H122)
JAN 9
Introduced in House
JAN 9
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 307
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 9, 2025
Last actionJan 14, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 9, 2025
House BillHR 307Health care qualityMedicare
ARC Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JAN 9, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 14, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
13 min
COSPONSORS
44
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