To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit the coinsurance amount for certain services furnished in an ambulatory surgical center.

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

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  "constitutionalAuthorityStatementText": "<pre>\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 69 (Thursday, April 24, 2025)]\n[House]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href=\"https://www.gpo.gov\">www.gpo.gov</a>]\nBy Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania:\nH.R. 3006.\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following:\nArticle 1, Section 8\nThe single subject of this legislation is:\nBy establishing a Medicare coinsurance cap for Ambulatory\nSurgery Centers (ASCs) to align with that of Hospital\nOutpatient Departments (HOPDs), is a necessary and proper\nmeans to regulate and ensure the fair and equitable provision\nof surgical services within the interstate Medicare system,\npromoting the utilization of cost-effective ASCs and reducing\npotential financial burdens on beneficiaries accessing care\nacross state lines.\n[Page H1625]\n</pre>"
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