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Rebuild America’s Health Care Schools Act of 2025
3/28/2025, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1708
Specifically, the bill proposes to increase the allowable direct and indirect costs for nursing and allied health education programs, which would provide more financial support for these programs. This increase in funding would help to cover expenses such as faculty salaries, equipment, and other necessary resources to ensure that students receive a high-quality education.
By adjusting the allowable costs for these programs, the bill aims to improve the overall quality of nursing and allied health education, ultimately leading to a more skilled and qualified workforce in the healthcare industry. This, in turn, would help to address the current shortage of healthcare professionals and improve the overall quality of care provided to patients. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1708 seeks to support and strengthen nursing and allied health education programs by providing them with the necessary financial resources to thrive and meet the growing demand for healthcare professionals in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 1708
Rebuild America’s Health Care Schools Act of 2025
This bill allows hospitals to receive reimbursement under Medicare for certain costs associated with training nursing and allied health students in settings other than the hospital itself.
Currently, hospitals may receive reimbursement under Medicare for the reasonable costs associated with training nursing and allied health students if certain conditions are met; the criteria vary depending on whether the students are enrolled in an educational program that is operated by the hospital or another entity. If the students are part of a program that is operated by another entity, the training must occur at the hospital itself or in areas immediately surrounding the hospital in order to qualify for reimbursement (among other requirements). The bill allows hospitals to receive reimbursement for these costs if the training is conducted at an entity that is related to the hospital (i.e., common ownership or control).
The bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to update regulations to reflect these changes. Additionally, the CMS may not recoup or reduce payments to hospitals with respect to costs that are allowed under the bill and must refund any such recoupments or reductions that occurred during the six-year period prior to the bill's enactment.
