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Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
12/29/2022, 6:18 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8594
Bill 117 HR 8594, also known as the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act, aims to reinstate certain protections for patients receiving dialysis treatment. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and is currently under consideration.
The main provisions of the bill include reinstating the requirement for dialysis facilities to report data on infections and other quality measures to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This data is crucial for monitoring the quality of care provided to dialysis patients and ensuring that facilities are meeting certain standards.
Additionally, the bill seeks to strengthen oversight of dialysis facilities by requiring regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with regulations. This will help to prevent issues such as infections and other complications that can arise from substandard care. Overall, the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act aims to improve the quality of care for dialysis patients and ensure that they receive the best possible treatment. It is an important piece of legislation that will help to protect the health and well-being of individuals undergoing dialysis treatment.
The main provisions of the bill include reinstating the requirement for dialysis facilities to report data on infections and other quality measures to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This data is crucial for monitoring the quality of care provided to dialysis patients and ensuring that facilities are meeting certain standards.
Additionally, the bill seeks to strengthen oversight of dialysis facilities by requiring regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with regulations. This will help to prevent issues such as infections and other complications that can arise from substandard care. Overall, the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act aims to improve the quality of care for dialysis patients and ensure that they receive the best possible treatment. It is an important piece of legislation that will help to protect the health and well-being of individuals undergoing dialysis treatment.
Congressional Summary of HR 8594
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
This bill specifies that private health insurers may not limit, restrict, or condition benefits for renal dialysis services for individuals with end-stage renal disease as compared to other types of benefits for other medical conditions under Medicare secondary payer rules.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8594
Bill HR 8594 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 29, 2022. Bill HR 8594 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 29, 2022. Bill HR 8594's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of July 29, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8594
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
82Democrat Cosponsors
48Republican Cosponsors
34Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8594
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8594
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify and preserve the breadth of the protections under the Medicare Secondary Payer Act.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8594
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