The Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025 expands Medicare coverage for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
The Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025 amends the Social Security Act to expand access to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs under Medicare. It modifies the definition of "office setting" and allows exercise prescriptions to be made by a broader range of healthcare professionals, including physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists. These changes aim to make rehabilitation services more accessible to Medicare beneficiaries. The amendments will take effect six months after the act's enactment.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.