Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act

Hozzl · 2024-12-21T09:05:35Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1406 Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/21/2024, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1406

Bill 118 HR 1406, also known as the Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act, aims to expand access to cardiopulmonary rehabilitation services for patients in their own homes. The bill seeks to improve the quality of care for individuals with heart and lung conditions by allowing them to receive necessary rehabilitation services in a more convenient and comfortable setting.

The legislation outlines specific requirements for home-based cardiopulmonary rehabilitation services, including the need for qualified healthcare professionals to oversee and administer the care. The bill also emphasizes the importance of personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs and medical history.

Additionally, Bill 118 HR 1406 addresses the financial aspects of home-based cardiopulmonary rehabilitation services, ensuring that Medicare and other insurance providers cover the costs of these services for eligible patients. The bill aims to make these services more affordable and accessible to individuals who may not have the means to receive care in a traditional healthcare setting. Overall, the Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act seeks to improve the health outcomes and quality of life for individuals with heart and lung conditions by expanding access to rehabilitation services in the comfort of their own homes. The bill aims to promote a more sustainable and patient-centered approach to healthcare for those in need of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation services.

Congressional Summary of HR 1406

Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act

This bill permanently allows services relating to cardiac rehabilitation programs, intensive cardiac rehabilitation programs, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs to be furnished via telehealth at a beneficiary's home under Medicare.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1406

Bill HR 1406 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 7, 2023. Bill HR 1406 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 7, 2023. Bill HR 1406's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1406

Total Number of Sponsors

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Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

102

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1406

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Department of Health and Human Services

- Health technology, devices, supplies

- Home and outpatient care

- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

- Medicare

- Telephone and wireless communication

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1406

Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permanently extend certain in-home cardiopulmonary rehabilitation flexibilities established in response to COVID-19, and for other purposes.