S 717 · in committee · major

Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025

What this bill does

Expands Medicare coverage for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
Allows physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurses to deliver these programs in their offices.
Takes effect upon enactment with no specified cost estimates in the summary provided.

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Community Threads

Started by Cosponsor

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How might allowing physician assistants and nurse practitioners to deliver cardiac rehabilitation in office settings affect wait times and access in rural versus urban areas?
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What training or oversight standards should govern non-physician providers delivering cardiac rehabilitation to ensure patient safety and program quality?
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How could expanding Medicare coverage for these programs impact overall healthcare costs, and what evidence supports the clinical outcomes of office-based delivery?

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