Bill > HR5275

This bill, known as the Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act of 2025, amends the Social Security Act to include blood culture contamination as a Hospital Acquired Condition (HAC) under the Medicare program. Specifically, the bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a performance measure for blood culture contamination in hospitals, with a standard that the contamination rate should not exceed 1 percent during fiscal year 2026 and subsequent years. By designating blood culture contamination as an HAC, the bill aims to improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce medical errors in hospital settings. The legislation modifies existing Medicare regulations to create a clear standard for blood culture testing, which could help prevent potential misdiagnoses and improve patient care. Hospitals that exceed the 1 percent contamination rate may face potential penalties or reduced Medicare reimbursements, incentivizing healthcare providers to maintain high standards of laboratory testing and infection control.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5275/all-info