BIRD Health Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 4473

119th Congress

BIRD Health Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 21, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Jodey Arrington

R - TX

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill aims to ensure that Medicare patients have equal access to cancer treatment services, whether they receive care in a hospital outpatient department or a doctor's office. It would require Medicare to pay the same amount for cancer treatment services regardless of the location where they are provided.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Introduced7/21/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

ChamberHouse

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BIRD Health Act of 2025

This bill aims to ensure that Medicare patients have equal access to cancer treatment services, whether they receive care in a hospital outpatient department or a doctor's office. It would require Medicare to pay the same amount for cancer treatment services r

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This bill aims to ensure that Medicare patients have equal access to cancer treatment services, whether they receive care in a hospital outpatient department or a doctor's office. It would require Medicare to pay the same amount for cancer treatment services regardless of the location where they are provided.

Bill Number: 4473
Introduced: 7/21/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Policy Area: Health

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Fact Sheet

Title: BIRD Health Act of 2025
Bill Number: 4473
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 7/21/2025
Summary: This bill aims to ensure that Medicare patients have equal access to cancer treatment services, whether they receive care in a hospital outpatient department or a doctor's office. It would require Medicare to pay the same amount for cancer treatment services regardless of the location where they are

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to ensure that Medicare patients have equal access to cancer treatment services, whether they receive care in a hospital outpatient department or a doctor's office. It would require Medicare to pay the same amount for cancer treatment services regardless of the location where they are provided.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Medicare Patient Access to Cancer Treatment ActThis bill requires payment for cancer care services to be made in the same manner under Medicare regardless of whether they are provided in a hospital outpatient department or physician's office (i.e., site-neutral payment). (Cancer care services are services that are furnished in relation to cancer diagnosis or treatment and that may be provided in either a hospital outpatient department or physician's office for purposes of Medicare payment.)

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires Medicare to pay the same amount for cancer care services, whether provided in a hospital outpatient department or a doctor's office.
Aims to ensure Medicare patients have equal access to cancer treatment services, regardless of the treatment location.
Covers services related to cancer diagnosis and treatment that can be provided in either a hospital outpatient department or a physician's office.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would affect Medicare patients receiving cancer treatment. It would ensure they pay the same out-of-pocket costs for services, regardless of whether they receive care in a hospital or a doctor's office. This could make cancer treatment more accessible and affordable for Medicare beneficiaries.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Cancer

Health care costs and insurance

Medicare

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4473, 119th Congress (2025). "BIRD Health Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4473

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