Barrasso, Whitehouse Introduce Legislation to Expand Access to Quality-Driven Health Care
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) introduced bipartisan legislation to expand access to quality-driven health care. The ACO Assignment Improvement Act expands participation in Medicare’s coordinated-care programs by ensuring Medicare recognizes the care patients receive from nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists when determining their participation in an Accountable Care Organization (ACO). This change will help Medicare patients receive more seamless, coordinated, and high-quality care.