Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025
3/20/2025, 3:38 AMSummary of Bill S 717
Bill 119 s 717, also known as the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Act, aims to make improvements to the Medicare program by expanding and speeding up access to cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation programs. These programs are crucial for individuals recovering from heart and lung conditions, as they provide supervised exercise, education, and support to help patients improve their overall health and quality of life.The bill proposes changes to title XVIII of the Social Security Act, which governs Medicare, in order to ensure that more beneficiaries have access to these important rehabilitation services. By expanding access, the hope is that more individuals will be able to benefit from these programs and ultimately experience better health outcomes.
In addition to expanding access, the bill also aims to expedite the process for patients to enroll in these programs, recognizing the importance of timely intervention and support for individuals recovering from cardiac and pulmonary conditions. By streamlining the enrollment process, the bill seeks to make it easier for patients to access the care they need in a timely manner. Overall, the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Act is focused on improving the quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries recovering from heart and lung conditions. By expanding and expediting access to these rehabilitation programs, the bill aims to support the health and well-being of individuals who rely on Medicare for their healthcare needs.
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Current Status of Bill S 717
Bill S 717 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2025. Bill S 717 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 25, 2025. Bill S 717's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 25, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill S 717
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
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1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and expedite access to cardiac rehabilitation programs and pulmonary rehabilitation programs under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and expedite access to cardiac rehabilitation programs and pulmonary rehabilitation programs under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.Comments
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