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Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2023

12/21/2024, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2829

Bill 118 hr 2829, also known as the Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2023, aims to improve the quality of care for individuals with chronic conditions in the United States. The bill focuses on enhancing the coordination and management of care for patients with multiple chronic conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, and asthma.

One key aspect of the bill is the expansion of telehealth services for chronic care management. This would allow patients to receive care remotely, reducing the need for in-person visits and making it easier for individuals in rural or underserved areas to access necessary medical services. Additionally, the bill seeks to increase reimbursement rates for healthcare providers who offer chronic care management services, incentivizing them to prioritize the needs of patients with chronic conditions.

Another important provision of the bill is the establishment of a national registry for chronic care management. This registry would help healthcare providers track and monitor the health outcomes of patients with chronic conditions, allowing for more personalized and effective treatment plans. By collecting and analyzing data on chronic care management, the registry would also help identify best practices and areas for improvement in the delivery of care for individuals with chronic conditions. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2829 aims to address the growing challenge of managing chronic conditions in the United States by promoting better coordination of care, expanding access to telehealth services, and establishing a national registry for chronic care management. If passed, this legislation has the potential to improve the quality of care for millions of Americans living with chronic conditions.

Congressional Summary of HR 2829

Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2023

This bill eliminates cost-sharing for chronic care management services under Medicare.

Current Status of Bill HR 2829

Bill HR 2829 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 25, 2023. Bill HR 2829 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 25, 2023.  Bill HR 2829's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2829

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2829

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Health care costs and insurance
- Medicare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2829

Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2023
Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2023
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove cost-sharing responsibilities for chronic care management services under the Medicare program.

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