Bill · S. 717· Senate(119-S-717)
Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/25/2025
- Last activity
- 2/25/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Shelley Capito
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025'', aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The primary goal is to expand and expedite access to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs under the Medicare program. It seeks to change how exercise is prescribed for these programs. Specifically, it allows more types of healthcare providers to prescribe exercise. These changes will apply to services provided at least six months after the bill is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The bill improves access to essential cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services for Medicare beneficiaries.
Would retired people be better off under this?+5
The bill facilitates better access to specialized rehabilitation services for those enrolled in Medicare.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill expands access to rehabilitation programs by allowing physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to prescribe exercise.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Prescription Authority for Cardiac Rehabilitation: Under Section 2(a), the bill allows exercise for cardiac rehabilitation to be prescribed not just by a physician, but also by a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist. This provides more options for how patients receive their required exercise regimens.
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Expanded Prescription Authority for Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Under Section 2(b), the bill similarly allows exercise for pulmonary rehabilitation to be prescribed by a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist. This expands the list of qualified professionals who can authorize these programs.
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Increased Setting Flexibility: Under Section 2(a)(1)(A), the bill changes the requirement from a
physician's office'' tothe office setting'' for cardiac rehabilitation programs, which expands where these services can occur.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people explicitly mentioned within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Retirees+5Good For Seniors+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Increases Medicare Funding+3
- 2/25/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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