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H.R. 307 (ARC Act) expands Medicare and Medicaid coverage for peripheral artery disease (PAD) screening for at‑risk beneficiaries without cost sharing, establishes education and quality programs, and authorizes funding to reduce amputations.
Key Points
- 1Adds PAD screening tests to Medicare and Medicaid benefit packages with 100% coverage for at‑risk beneficiaries.
- 2Defines at‑risk beneficiaries (age, risk factors, or existing vascular disease).
- 3Authorizes $6 million annually (2026‑2030) for a PAD education program.
- 4Imposes payment rules that eliminate deductibles and cost sharing for PAD screening.
- 5Creates quality measures and a pilot program to reduce lower‑limb amputations.
Impact Areas
Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, especially those with PAD risk factorsHealthcare providers and insurersCMS and state Medicaid agenciesPatients at risk for amputations
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