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ARC Act of 2025
2/6/2025, 7:49 PM
Summary of Bill HR 307
Bill 119 hr 307, also known as the Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Screening and Education Act, aims to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for PAD screening tests for at-risk beneficiaries under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The bill seeks to eliminate cost-sharing requirements for these screening tests, making them more accessible to those who may be at risk for PAD.
Peripheral Artery Disease is a condition that affects the blood vessels outside of the heart and brain, often leading to reduced blood flow to the limbs. Early detection and treatment of PAD can help prevent serious complications such as heart attack, stroke, and limb amputation.
By providing coverage for PAD screening tests without cost-sharing requirements, this bill aims to improve access to preventive care for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries who may be at risk for PAD. This could lead to earlier detection and treatment of the disease, ultimately improving health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs in the long run. In addition to coverage for screening tests, the bill also includes provisions for education and outreach efforts to raise awareness about PAD and the importance of early detection. By increasing awareness and access to screening tests, the hope is to reduce the burden of PAD on individuals and the healthcare system as a whole. Overall, Bill 119 hr 307 seeks to address an important public health issue by improving access to preventive care for at-risk beneficiaries under Medicare and Medicaid. By providing coverage for PAD screening tests and promoting education and awareness, the bill aims to improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs associated with this potentially serious condition.
Peripheral Artery Disease is a condition that affects the blood vessels outside of the heart and brain, often leading to reduced blood flow to the limbs. Early detection and treatment of PAD can help prevent serious complications such as heart attack, stroke, and limb amputation.
By providing coverage for PAD screening tests without cost-sharing requirements, this bill aims to improve access to preventive care for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries who may be at risk for PAD. This could lead to earlier detection and treatment of the disease, ultimately improving health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs in the long run. In addition to coverage for screening tests, the bill also includes provisions for education and outreach efforts to raise awareness about PAD and the importance of early detection. By increasing awareness and access to screening tests, the hope is to reduce the burden of PAD on individuals and the healthcare system as a whole. Overall, Bill 119 hr 307 seeks to address an important public health issue by improving access to preventive care for at-risk beneficiaries under Medicare and Medicaid. By providing coverage for PAD screening tests and promoting education and awareness, the bill aims to improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs associated with this potentially serious condition.
Congressional Summary of HR 307
Amputation Reduction and Compassion Act of 2025 or the ARC Act of 2025
This bill provides for coverage of peripheral artery disease screening tests without cost-sharing under Medicare and Medicaid for certain at-risk individuals. It also requires the development of certain educational programs, a payment model, and Medicare quality measures to reduce amputations relating to such disease.
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Current Status of Bill HR 307
Bill HR 307 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2025. Bill HR 307 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2025. Bill HR 307's most recent activity was Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H122) as of January 14, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 307
Total Number of Sponsors
11Democrat Sponsors
11Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
62Democrat Cosponsors
62Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 307
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 307
To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of peripheral artery disease screening tests furnished to at-risk beneficiaries under the Medicare and Medicaid programs without the imposition of cost-sharing requirements, and for other purposes.
To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of peripheral artery disease screening tests furnished to at-risk beneficiaries under the Medicare and Medicaid programs without the imposition of cost-sharing requirements, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 307
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