Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Reimbursing Emergency Services for Critical Urgent Encounters (RESCUE) Act to amend the outdated Medicare payment structure that is straining ambulance services across rural Texas and the country. We cannot allow outdated Medicare payment rates to jeopardize the air and ground ambulance services our rural and remote communities rely on. The RESCUE Act is essential to protecting access to emergency care when it matters most." “I’m glad to help introduce the RESCUE Act to fix this deficiency and make sure the fee schedule keeps up with real costs," said Rep. Beth Van Duyne (TX-24). “I am glad to join my colleagues to introduce the bipartisan RESCUE Act to ensure our first responders are reimbursed appropriately for ambulance services.