Bill · H.R. 5199· House(119-HR-5199)

Modernizing Rural Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Utilization Act of 2025

Age: 50 years

Kansas

Introduced: 9/8/2025
Last activity: 9/8/2025 — 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.
Sponsored by: Tracey Mann
Cosponsors: - 12 - 13

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Modernizing Rural Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Utilization Act of 2025," aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The purpose is to modernize the utilization requirements for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. It changes how certain facilities must meet requirements regarding health service arrangements. Specifically, it addresses facilities that are not physician-directed clinics. The changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2027.

Yes· 3 of 18

Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+8
The bill is explicitly designed to modernize and improve rural healthcare utilization for nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
By modernizing requirements for utilizing physician assistants and nurse practitioners in rural and non-physician-directed clinics, the bill enhances healthcare delivery and access.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
Seniors relying on Medicare in rural areas benefit significantly from improved facility staffing and local healthcare access.