Federal HB5275 aims to classify blood contamination as a hospital acquired condition under Medicare.

Federal HB5275, the Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act of 2025, amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include blood contamination as a hospital acquired condition under the Medicare program. This bill modifies the definition of "hospital acquired condition" to incorporate blood culture contamination for discharges starting in fiscal year 2026. It also mandates that the Secretary establish a measure for blood culture contamination, ensuring the rate does not exceed 1 percent.

Federal HB5275 aims to classify blood contamination as a hospital acquired condition under Medicare.

Federal HB5275, the Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act of 2025, amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include blood contamination as a hospital acquired condition under the Medicare program. This bill modifies the definition of "hospital acquired condition" to incorporate blood culture contamination for discharges starting in fiscal year 2026. It also mandates that the Secretary establish a measure for blood culture contamination, ensuring the rate does not exceed 1 percent.