Easier Access to Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab under Medicare
This bill makes it easier to access cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs under Medicare. This means more people can benefit from these important therapies and start treatment sooner, potentially improving their health and quality of life.
Key points
More medical professionals, like physician assistants and nurse practitioners, can now prescribe and oversee cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs will be available sooner, starting January 1, 2022, instead of 2024.
Medicare beneficiaries will have more options for where they can receive rehabilitation, including offices of nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
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