EASE Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-04-18T17:50:53Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2533 EASE Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/18/2025, 5:50 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2533

Bill 119 hr 2533, also known as the "Improving Access to Specialty Health Services Act," aims to amend title XI of the Social Security Act in order to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) to test a model that will enhance access to specialty health services for specific Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.

The bill focuses on addressing the issue of limited access to specialty health services for certain individuals enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid. By implementing a new model through CMMI, the goal is to improve the availability and quality of specialty care for these beneficiaries.

The proposed model will be designed to test innovative approaches that can effectively increase access to specialty health services, ultimately leading to better health outcomes for Medicare and Medicaid recipients. This includes exploring new strategies for coordinating care, reducing barriers to accessing specialty services, and improving overall healthcare delivery for those in need. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2533 seeks to address the disparities in access to specialty health services for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries by testing a new model through CMMI. This legislation aims to improve the quality of care and outcomes for individuals who rely on these vital healthcare programs.

Congressional Summary of HR 2533

Ensuring Access to Specialty care Everywhere Act of 2025 or the EASE Act of 2025

This bill requires the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) to test a model that uses a network of providers to remotely furnish specialty health care to Medicare, Medicaid, and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) beneficiaries in rural areas.

To conduct the model, the CMMI must select at least one provider network that is a nonprofit entity and that consists of at least 50 federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, critical access hospitals, or rural emergency hospitals. At least half of the providers in the network must be located in rural areas. Providers must use digital methods (e.g., telehealth technology) to provide specialty care and must coordinate with beneficiaries' primary care providers.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2533

Bill HR 2533 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 1, 2025. Bill HR 2533 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 1, 2025. Bill HR 2533's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of April 1, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2533

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2533

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a model to improve access to specialty health services for certain Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.

Comments

Blakely Poe

1,032

1 year ago

I don't agree with this new bill. It's going to have a big impact on a lot of people.

Freya Bullock

1,061

1 year ago

Ugh, can you believe this new bill? It's like they're trying to make our lives harder on purpose. But did you know that buried deep in this mess is a provision that actually benefits small businesses? Crazy, right? #EASEActFacts