WASHINGTON – This month, Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Shelley Capito (R-WV) Improving Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2023. Bipartisan bill would expand and expedite patient access to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services by empowering physician assistants, nurses, and clinical nurse specialists to direct patients to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services under Medicare. It is something to do.
Cardiovascular disease is the second leading cause of death in Minnesota. Fewer than half of eligible Minnesotans begin life-saving cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation (cardiac rehabilitation) after a heart attack, heart surgery, or other cardiac event, according to a study by the Minnesota Department of Health. was. Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation helps patients manage symptoms, increase overall mental health and well-being, reduce risk of hospitalization and death, improve heart function, and prevent future cardiac events. Masu.
“Ensuring timely access to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs is critical to improving the lives of people in need of cardiovascular care, especially in rural areas.”Senator Klobuchar said. “Our bipartisan legislation will expand who can refer patients to these programs, connecting more people to the care they need and getting it there sooner.”
“As states across our country, especially rural areas, face a shortage of medical professionals, we must take steps to ensure patients receive the care they need.” Senator Capito said. “By reducing barriers to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, we can contribute to improving the health of people with heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This is especially important in a place like West Virginia where the lives of many people are affected. I introduced this legislation to create solutions that will improve the level of health care services available to West Virginians who need them most. I am proud to be able to offer this.”
of Improving Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2023 Mr. Klobuchar is Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 Empowering physician assistants, nurses, and clinical nurse specialists to oversee cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation beginning in 2024.
Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2023 is supported by several major healthcare organizations including: American Lung Association; American Nursing Association; National Rural Health Association; American Academy of Physician Assistants; American Association of Nurse Practitioners. American Respiratory Care Association. American College of Cardiology. American Thoracic Society. Preventive Cardiology Nurses Association; and Women’s Heart.
Klobuchar has continually advocated for increasing access to cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation care.
In October, Klobuchar, along with Sens. Kyrsten Sinema (R-Ariz.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), sustainable cardiopulmonary rehabilitation services in housing law; This will permanently allow patients to receive home-based cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation telehealth services under Medicare. In June, Klobuchar and Sen. John Hoeven (R-North Dakota) SOS: Outpatient Treatment Continuation Act It becomes possible to relocate hospitals or open new ones. pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation Support outpatient clinics without jeopardizing the economic viability of providing these services.
in 2019 and 2021introduced by Klobuchar and Capito. Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2019 and 2021; Authorize Allows physician assistants, nurses, and clinical nurse specialists to order cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation under Medicare.
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