HELLPP Act

The Helping Ensure Life- and Limb-Saving Access to Podiatric Physicians (HELLPP) Act aims to improve access to foot and ankle care for low-income and elderly patients. The bill would officially recognize podiatrists as "physicians" under the Medicaid program, ensuring that their services are covered consistently across all states. Additionally, it simplifies the documentation process for Medicare patients with diabetes to obtain therapeutic shoes and allows the federal government to collect unpaid taxes from healthcare providers by diverting a portion of their Medicaid reimbursements.