Bill 118 hr 8075, also known as the Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2024, aims to increase access to home dialysis treatment for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The bill seeks to improve patient outcomes and quality of life by expanding access to home dialysis services, which allow patients to receive treatment in the comfort of their own homes rather than having to travel to a dialysis center multiple times a week.
The bill includes provisions to increase reimbursement rates for home dialysis services, making it more financially feasible for healthcare providers to offer these services to patients. It also includes measures to streamline the process for patients to transition from in-center dialysis to home dialysis, ensuring that patients have the support and resources they need to successfully make the switch.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to increase education and training for healthcare providers on home dialysis treatment options, as well as measures to improve data collection and reporting on home dialysis outcomes. By increasing access to home dialysis and improving the quality of care for ESRD patients, the Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2024 aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs associated with ESRD treatment.