S 248119th CongressIn Committee

Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act

Introduced: Jan 24, 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-Tennessee)

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

The Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act permanently extends Medicare telehealth flexibilities for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services established during COVID-19, allowing these services to be provided in patients' homes.

Key Points

1Amends Social Security Act to permanently allow home-based cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation
2Expands telehealth coverage for cardiac rehabilitation, intensive cardiac rehabilitation, and pulmonary rehabilitation
3Removes geographic restrictions for telehealth delivery of these services
4Requires HHS Secretary to establish standards for home-based provider designation
5Applies to services furnished on or after January 1, 2026
6Includes implementation authority through program instruction

Impact Areas

Medicare beneficiaries requiring cardiopulmonary rehabilitationHealthcare providers offering cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitationTelehealth service providersHospitals and outpatient facilitiesRural and homebound patients

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