Bill > HR6894

This bill, titled the "Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025," aims to improve access to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs for individuals covered by Medicare, the federal health insurance program primarily for people aged 65 and older. Specifically, it amends the Social Security Act to allow these rehabilitation services to be provided in broader settings beyond just a physician's office, by including "the office setting" as an acceptable location. Furthermore, it expands the types of healthcare professionals who can prescribe and oversee these programs to include physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists, in addition to physicians as defined in the Act. These changes are intended to make it easier for Medicare beneficiaries to receive necessary cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, which are crucial for recovery and management of heart and lung conditions, and will take effect six months after the bill is enacted.