What does Preamble of HR 7666 do?

This bill proposes to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The proposed amendment would allow payments under the Medicare program for certain items and services furnished by off-campus outpatient departments to be determined under the prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services. The bill is intended for 'other purposes' beyond the stated payment system modification.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7666 do?

This bill is formally titled the SOS: Sustaining Outpatient Services Act.

What does ALLOWING MEDICARE PAYMENTS FOR CERTAIN ITEMS AND SERVICES of HR 7666 do?

This section amends Section 1833(t)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act. The amendment modifies clauses (iv) and (v) of the section. A new clause (vi) is added to include certain items and services furnished by off-campus outpatient departments. The new clause (vi) applies to items or services furnished beginning in 2027. The inclusion of an item or service is contingent on the greatest total amount paid for a physician specialty being less than $2,000,000 in the previous year.

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SOS: Sustaining Outpatient Services Act — HR. 7666

Last updated: 2/24/2026 · Introduced: 2/24/2026

Author: Adrian Smith (R-NE)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Social Security Act to allow Medicare payments for certain items and services provided by off-campus outpatient departments.
The bill establishes a payment limit of $2,000,000 for physician specialties to qualify for this payment system.
These changes apply to items and services furnished beginning in 2027.

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