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Introduced
07/23/2019
07/23/2019
In Committee
07/24/2019
07/24/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 to expand and expedite access to cardiac rehabilitation programs and pulmonary rehabilitation programs under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. This bill accelerates and expands certain changes that are scheduled to take effect relating to the coverage of cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs under Medicare. Currently, such programs require physician supervision. Effective January 1, 2024, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists may also supervise these programs. The bill expedites the effective date of these changes to January 1, 2020, and also allows these practitioners to administer programs in their offices, prepare and sign treatment plans, and prescribe exercise.
AI Summary
This bill, the Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2019, aims to expand and expedite access to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs under the Medicare program. The bill accelerates the implementation of changes that were previously scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2024, which allow physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise these rehabilitation programs and administer them in their own offices. The bill moves the effective date of these changes to January 1, 2020, thereby expanding the pool of healthcare providers who can oversee and provide these important rehabilitation services to Medicare beneficiaries.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
John Lewis (D)*,
Don Bacon (R),
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Jeff Fortenberry (R),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Adrian Smith (R),
Peter Welch (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 07/24/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3911/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3911/BILLS-116hr3911ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3911/BILLS-116hr3911ih.pdf.pdf |
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