Emergency Care Improvement Act amends Medicare and Medicaid to cover services from freestanding emergency centers.
The Emergency Care Improvement Act amends titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for certain services furnished by freestanding emergency centers (FECs) under Medicare and Medicaid. FECs are fully licensed emergency departments staffed by emergency medicine trained physicians and registered nurses, offering 24/7 care with licensed pharmacies, clinical laboratories, and advanced imaging services. The bill defines FECs and specifies emergency services, ensuring FECs adhere to the same standards as hospital-based emergency rooms.
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