Blackburn, Bennet introduce bill supporting lifesaving emergency services in rural communities

JACKSON, Tenn. — Senator Marsha Blackburn and Sen. Michael Bennet are introducing the “Air Ambulance Service Act” to support lifesaving efforts.

The legislation would improve access to emergency air medical services that are critical for saving lives, particularly in rural communities.

The bipartisan legislation would utilize data collected under the “No Surprises Act” to update Medicare reimbursement rates for emergency air services.

The “Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act” would ensure that patients in need of emergency care have access to air medical services.

“Our legislation would require the senator of Medicare and Medicaid services to actually use data and update these payment rates so that we can continue these services in rural Tennessee and in rural parts of the country,” said Blackburn.

Blackburn says she has plans to advance the online safety act, online privacy bill, and crime fighting provision for safer communities.

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