Patient Access to LTCH Care Act
12/19/2024, 9:05 AMSummary of Bill HR 9125
Bill 118 hr 9125, also known as the Patient Access to LTCH Care Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to improve access to Long-Term Care Hospitals (LTCHs) for patients in need of specialized care.LTCHs provide care for patients who require extended hospital stays due to complex medical conditions or severe injuries. However, access to these facilities can be limited, leading to delays in treatment and increased healthcare costs.
The Patient Access to LTCH Care Act seeks to address these issues by streamlining the process for patients to access LTCHs. The bill includes provisions to improve communication between hospitals and LTCHs, ensure timely transfers of patients, and establish guidelines for determining which patients are eligible for LTCH care. Additionally, the bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in the LTCH industry by requiring facilities to report quality data and outcomes to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Overall, the Patient Access to LTCH Care Act is designed to improve the quality of care for patients in need of LTCH services and reduce healthcare costs by ensuring that patients receive the appropriate level of care in a timely manner.
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Current Status of Bill HR 9125
Bill HR 9125 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 24, 2024. Bill HR 9125 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 24, 2024. Bill HR 9125's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9125
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9125
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9125
Patient Access to LTCH Care ActPatient Access to LTCH Care ActTo amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the accuracy and predictability of Medicare payments to long-term care hospitals.Comments
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