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Medicare Post-Acute Care Data Collection Reset Post-COVID-19

This act modifies how data is collected for Medicare post-acute care providers, aiming to account for the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This adjustment could influence future payment systems for healthcare services. Citizens receiving post-acute care may experience changes in how their health status and needs are assessed.
Key points
Delays the start of data collection for patient assessments and quality measures to avoid distortions from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Requires consideration of the role of post-acute care providers during public health emergencies, like pandemics.
Excludes periods of nationwide public health emergencies from the definition of a "specified calendar quarter" for data collection.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2455
Sponsor: Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]
Process start date: 2021-04-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

TRIA Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2455.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Delays the start of data collection for patient assessments and quality measures to avoid distortions from the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Requires consideration of the role of post-acute care providers during public health emergencies, like pandemics.
  • Excludes periods of nationwide public health emergencies from the definition of a "specified calendar quarter" for data collection.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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