Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2023
Last action on Apr 1, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Summary
Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2023
This bill expands certain changes that are scheduled to take effect relating to the coverage of cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs under Medicare.
Currently, such programs require physician supervision. Effective January 1, 2024, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists may also supervise these programs. The bill allows these practitioners to administer programs in their offices, prepare and sign treatment plans, and prescribe exercise.
Lifecycle of the Bill
Introduced in House
Apr 1, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Apr 1, 2025
