LEGISLATION/H.R. 5159

Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2023

118-HR-5159118th CongressIntroduced Aug 4, 2023Health
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsor

Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7](D-AL-7)
57 cosponsors

Summary

Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2023

This bill repeals certain payment adjustments for home health services under Medicare that are based on behavioral changes. It also requires the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission to incorporate certain information into its evaluations of the financial performance and impact of home health agencies, including trends under Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and other payers with respect to home health services.

Subjects

Government information and archivesHome and outpatient careMedicare

Actions (6)

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 17, 2024House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug 11, 2023House committee actions
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Aug 4, 2023House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Aug 4, 2023House floor actions
Introduced in House
Aug 4, 2023Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Aug 4, 2023Library of Congress