Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2025

# Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would adjust how Medicare and other federal health programs reimburse doctors and healthcare providers for portable ultrasound services. Portable ultrasounds are compact machines that can be brought to patients (such as at bedside or in ambulances) rather than requiring patients to go to imaging centers. The bill aims to ensure that providers receive fair payment rates for these services, likely addressing a gap where portable ultrasound reimbursement may be lower than traditional ultrasound services despite similar costs. **Who It Affects:** The bill would impact healthcare providers (hospitals, clinics, and imaging centers), Medicare beneficiaries, and potentially patients with other insurance types.

Doctors who use portable ultrasounds—such as emergency medicine physicians, cardiologists, and critical care specialists—would be directly affected by any payment changes. Patients could indirectly benefit if improved reimbursement rates make portable ultrasound more widely available as a convenient diagnostic option. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill is in committee and has not been voted on by Congress. It was introduced by Representative Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) but has not yet advanced further in the legislative process.