What the Proposed 'Treatment-in-Place' Model Means for Seniors

A new bill would see Medicare coverage change for millions of Americans by offering at-home care services.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan of New York recently proposed the Improving Access to Emergency Medical Services for Seniors Act, which would add coverage to at-home treatment for minor health issues under Medicare.

The bill calls to create a "treatment-in-place model," which would effectively end the rule that Medicare patients must be transported to a hospital to receive program reimbursement, Newsweek reported July 23, 2024. The bill also seeks broadened compensation for emergency responders and to lessen the burden of Medicare costs on taxpayers.

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"The bill Representative Ryan is leading is dealing with an issue that is continually gaining traction and rightfully so," Alex Beene, financial literacy instructor at the University of Tennessee at Martin, said. "Many seniors, especially those in rural areas, are encountering fewer facility options for healthcare. Hospitals and clinics in their area have seen closures and reduction of hours, and for some patients dealing with significant issues, it can be difficult to leave their home to receive care."

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