The Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2024 would require Medicare to cover and reimburse transportation and setup services for portable ultrasound machines in the same way it currently covers these services for portable X-ray equipment. Currently, Medicare provides separate payments for the logistics of bringing X-ray machines to patients, but portable ultrasound services lack this coverage distinction. This bill would expand Medicare coverage to include portable ultrasound transportation and setup by requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to establish payment rates and supplier requirements that mirror those used for portable X-ray services. The changes would take effect on January 1, 2026, giving healthcare providers and suppliers time to prepare for the new reimbursement structure.
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