| Bill | HR 538 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legislation | House Bill |
| Congress | 119 |
| Status | Active |
| Source | View original on Congress.gov |
Geographic Scope
National
Description
Critical Access Hospital Relief Act of 2025
This bill repeals the 96-hour physician-certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services under Medicare. Under current law, as a condition for Medicare payment for such services, a physician must certify that a patient may reasonably be expected to be discharged or transferred to a hospital within 96 hours after admission to the critical access hospital.
Bill Title
Critical Access Hospital Relief Act of 2025
Linked Goals
Steps
- 2025-01-16: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 2025-01-16: Introduced in House
- 2025-01-16: Introduced in House
Projected Outcome
A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.