S. 1629: Same Care, Lower Cost Act

S. 1629 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Before this bill, Medicare often paid higher prices for the exact same medical procedure or test when it was performed in a hospital outpatient department compared to an independent doctor office or ambulatory surgical center. Starting in 2027, this bill… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.