This bill expands access to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs for Medicare patients by allowing more healthcare providers to prescribe these services. It aims to improve recovery and health outcomes for individuals with heart and lung issues.
Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025This bill expands coverage of cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs under Medicare. Specifically, the bill allows physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to administer these programs in their offices, prepare and sign treatment plans, and prescribe exercise.
