Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapy Act of 2023

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Explore the details of House Bill 6110 Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapy Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/19/2024, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6110

Bill 118 hr 6110, also known as the Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapy Act of 2023, aims to improve access to inpatient rehabilitation therapy for individuals in need. The bill focuses on ensuring that patients have timely and appropriate access to rehabilitation services following a hospital stay or surgery.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a national database to track and monitor the availability of inpatient rehabilitation therapy services across the country. This database will help identify areas with limited access to these services and work towards addressing any disparities.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase funding for inpatient rehabilitation facilities, with a focus on expanding services in underserved communities. This will help ensure that all individuals, regardless of their location or socioeconomic status, have access to the rehabilitation therapy they need to recover and improve their quality of life. Overall, the Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapy Act of 2023 aims to improve access to critical rehabilitation services for individuals in need, with a focus on addressing disparities and ensuring that all patients have timely and appropriate care.

Congressional Summary of HR 6110

Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapy Act of 2023

This bill allows, for purposes of Medicare payment, an intensive rehabilitation therapy program to include other skilled therapeutic modalities besides physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology services, or orthotic and prosthetic services, as recommended by the treating physician after the patient is admitted. The bill applies after December 31, 2023, or the last day of the COVID-19 public health emergency, whichever is earlier. (The COVID-19 public health emergency ended May 11, 2023.)

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Current Status of Bill HR 6110

Bill HR 6110 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 26, 2023. Bill HR 6110 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 26, 2023. Bill HR 6110's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6110

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6110

Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapy Act of 2023

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to restore physician judgment to prescribe the appropriate mix of skilled modalities that constitute an intensive rehabilitation therapy program in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital or unit.