This Act may be cited as the Empowering Patient Choice of Medical Care Act.

Beginning January 1, 2026, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not refuse to designate an outpatient hospital service pursuant to section 1833(t)(1)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(t)(1)(B)(i)U.S. Code — Title 42, Section 1395l(t)(1)(B)(i)View official source on GovInfo) based solely on a determination by the Secretary that such service may only be safely furnished in an inpatient setting.