Access to Cardiac Rehabilitation Act

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.

1. This bill makes it easier for Medicare patients to access cardiac rehabilitation programs. 2. It allows more healthcare providers, like physician assistants and nurse practitioners, to prescribe rehabilitation exercises. 3. The changes will take effect six months after the bill becomes law. 4. The bill aims to improve recovery options for patients with heart and lung conditions. 5. It updates regulations to ensure better access to necessary rehabilitation services.

Medicare patients recovering from heart or lung conditions and their healthcare providers.