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H.R.8923

At HOME Services Act At Home Observation and Medical Evaluation Services Act of 2026

Introduced·5/20/26

Establishes a 2-year demonstration program for hospitals to provide outpatient observation services to Medicare beneficiaries at home.

The At Home Observation and Medical Evaluation Services Act of 2026 establishes a 2-year demonstration program for hospitals to provide outpatient observation services to Medicare beneficiaries at home. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will implement the program, granting waivers and flexibilities to participating hospitals. Hospitals must meet patient safety standards and provide necessary data to the Secretary. The program aims to analyze the quality of care, compare costs, and ensure the safety of beneficiaries.

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History

May 20

House

Introduced in House

May 20

House

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.