Bill protects air ambulance access

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A bipartisan bill was introduced to modernize Medicare reimbursement rates for air ambulance services. The "Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act" aims to allow updated payments reflecting actual costs, which currently cover only 59% of an air transport's average expense. This legislation seeks to preserve vital emergency air medical care access, particularly for rural communities, where air ambulances often serve as a last resort.


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