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Home-Based Heart and Lung Rehab: Permanent Telehealth Support

This act permanently allows home-based heart and lung rehabilitation using telehealth. This means individuals needing such care won't have to travel to facilities, making treatment more accessible and improving their quality of life, especially after the COVID-19 emergency period ends.
Key points
Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services can be provided in an individual's home via two-way audio-visual technology.
Physicians, practitioners, and hospitals can now provide these telehealth services.
Geographic restrictions for telehealth in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation are removed after the emergency period.
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Print number: 117_HR_9427
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13]
Process start date: 2022-12-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9427.

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 2022-12-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services can be provided in an individual's home via two-way audio-visual technology.
  • Physicians, practitioners, and hospitals can now provide these telehealth services.
  • Geographic restrictions for telehealth in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation are removed after the emergency period.
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. Joyce, John [R-PA-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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