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US HR9427

US HR9427
Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act


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Introduced
12/05/2022
In Committee
12/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to perma- nently extend certain in-home cardiopulmonary rehabili- tation flexibilities established in response to COVID- 19, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill aims to permanently extend certain in-home cardiopulmonary rehabilitation flexibilities that were established in response to COVID-19. It amends the Social Security Act to allow for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation services to be provided in the home, including through telehealth services using two-way audio-visual communications technology. The bill also expands the originating sites where telehealth services can be provided to include the home for cardiac rehabilitation, intensive cardiac rehabilitation, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish standards for designating the home as a provider-based location for these rehabilitation programs and to include them among the telehealth services covered under the Social Security Act.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. (on 12/05/2022)

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