Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025

The Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025 proposes to expand the types of medical professionals who can manage and provide cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services under Medicare. Currently, certain rules may limit who can oversee these recovery programs; this bill aims to change those rules to allow physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to lead programs in their own offices.

If enacted, these healthcare professionals would be authorized to prepare and sign treatment plans and prescribe specific exercises for patients recovering from heart or lung issues. For everyday citizens, this could mean easier access to vital rehabilitation services, especially in areas where specialized doctors are less available. By allowing a broader range of qualified practitioners to manage care, the bill seeks to reduce wait times and travel distances for patients needing these life-saving recovery programs.