HR 3778 United States House · 119th Congress

PEAKS Act

The PEAKS Act (HR 3778) modifies rules for critical access hospitals (CAHs) in mountainous or remote areas with limited road access. It changes ambulance service fee schedules to use a 15-mile drive limit (instead of 35 miles) in such locations, aligning with terrain challenges. The bill also allows CAHs that met the 15-mile distance requirement at their last certification to be deemed compliant through 2025, provided they have a new facility 10-15 miles away. These changes, effective January 1, 2026, aim to help CAHs maintain their status and funding eligibility. Regulations must be issued within one year of enactment.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

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Jun 2025

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Introduced Jun 5, 2025 Last action Jun 5, 2025

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Jun 5, 2025

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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Jun 5, 2025

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