can assist in delivering timely and comprehensive care, as ALS patients living in rural areas or care deserts often face challenges in accessing specialized ALS care and could otherwise be required to travel long travel distances, often with caregivers or family members. (10) Telehealth is especially important in maintaining access to care for ALS patients as the disease progresses and causes ALS patients to have more limited mobility, which may make it challenging to attend in-person appointments regularly. (11) Low funding and difficulty in staffing for ALS clinical trials delay the development and availability of potential treatments and therapies for individuals living with the disease. (12) Inadequate funding for ALS clinical trials also impedes the ability to attract and retain qualified researchers, clinicians, and support staff, limiting the overall progress and success of these trials. 3. Providing for coverage of ALS-related services under the Medicare program for individuals diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (a) In general Part E of title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et. seq.) is amended by inserting after section 1881A the following new section: 1881B. Medicare coverage of ALS-related services for individuals diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (a) In general In the case of a covered ALS individual, the Secretary shall establish a supplemental facility-based payment system described in subsection (d) for ALS-related services provided to such an individual. (b) Covered ALS individual For purposes of this section, the term covered ALS individual means an individual who is medically determined to have amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (as described in section 226(h)). (c) ALS-Related services For purposes of this section, the term ALS-related services means items and services that are furnished to a covered ALS individual in an outpatient setting by a qualified provider (or by others under arrangements with them made by the qualified provider) for the care and