Independence at Home Demonstration Improvement and Extension Act of 2017

Bill 115 hr 3263, also known as the Independence at Home Demonstration Improvement and Extension Act of 2017, is a piece of legislation that aims to improve and extend the Independence at Home Demonstration program. This program provides high-quality, in-home primary care services to Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions.

The bill seeks to make several key improvements to the program, including expanding the eligibility criteria to allow more beneficiaries to participate, increasing the number of participating practices, and extending the duration of the program. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to enhance the quality of care provided through the program, such as requiring participating practices to meet certain performance metrics and report on patient outcomes.

Overall, the Independence at Home Demonstration Improvement and Extension Act of 2017 aims to strengthen and expand a program that has shown promise in improving the quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries with complex health needs. By making these improvements, the bill seeks to ensure that more beneficiaries have access to the high-quality, in-home care they need to manage their chronic conditions and maintain their independence.