Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 — S. 1816

TL;DR (AI)

• This bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration program to test models for improving timely access to care for Medicare beneficiaries experiencing delays in appointments with specialists.
• The program will evaluate the impact of interventions like telehealth, care coordination, and expanded appointment slots on beneficiary health outcomes and access to care.
• The bill authorizes funding to support the demonstration program, including payments to participating providers and evaluation activities.