Bill · H.R. 4773· House(119-HR-4773)
ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/25/2025
- Last activity
- 7/25/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Adrian Smith
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2025," aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The primary goal is to establish a SNF-at-home program under the Medicare program. It specifically targets improvements to the assignment of beneficiaries under the Medicare Shared Savings Program. These changes involve adding new provisions for performance years beginning on or after January 1, 2027. The amendments focus on primary care services provided by certain ACO professionals.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The bill expands Medicare coverage to include a SNF-at-home program and specific primary care services which directly benefit seniors.
Would retired people be better off under this?+5
The bill enhances Medicare benefits, which provides more comprehensive care options for retirees.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+4
The establishment of a SNF-at-home program and integration of primary care services aims to enhance the delivery of care under Medicare.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Expanded Medicare Services: The bill adds primary care services provided by an ACO professional to the Medicare Shared Savings Program for performance years beginning on or after January 1, 2027 (Section 2). This could benefit individuals by integrating specific primary care services into the existing assignment structure.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Retirees+5Good For Seniors+5Good For Low Income Households+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+4Increases Medicare Funding+3
- 7/25/2025
- 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Suzan DelBeneDemocrat · Washington