Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HJR139

Introduced
5/10/24  
Refer
5/10/24  
Refer
5/17/24  

Caption

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting".

Impact

The bill seeks to negate the executive rule that mandates certain staffing numbers within long-term care settings. Proponents assert that local facilities should have the flexibility to determine staffing based on the specific needs of their residents rather than being mandated by federal standards. They believe that this local control could lead to better management and allocation of resources, potentially enhancing care quality by tailoring staffing to individual facility needs.

Summary

HJR139 is a joint resolution aimed at disapproving a specific rule established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services concerning minimum staffing standards for long-term care facilities. This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives and reflects concerns regarding the regulatory approach taken by federal agencies in establishing standards that affect healthcare facilities. Supporters of HJR139 argue that the staffing regulation may be overly burdensome on long-term care providers, which could impact their operational viability and ultimately affect patient care.

Contention

Opponents of HJR139 raise concerns that disapproving these staffing standards could lead to inadequate care for residents in long-term facilities. They argue that minimum staffing standards are essential to ensure adequate care and safety for vulnerable populations who depend on these services. The debate around HJR139 highlights a significant contention between regulatory oversight aimed at protecting patient welfare versus the desire for reduced federal intervention in state healthcare operations.

Companion Bills

US SJR91

Same As A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting".

Previously Filed As

US SJR91

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting".

US HJR217

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Medicare Program; FY 2025 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update, Hospice Conditions of Participation Updates, and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements".

US HJR216

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2025 and Updates to the IRF Quality Reporting Program".

US HB10006

CAT Act of 2024 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Auditor Transparency Act of 2024

US HJR58

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Medicare Program; Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; HH Quality Reporting Program Requirements; HH Value-Based Purchasing Expanded Model Requirements; Home Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) Items and Services Rate Update; and Other Medicare Policies".

US HJR138

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Clarifying the Eligibility of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Recipients and Certain Other Noncitizens for a Qualified Health Plan through an Exchange, Advance Payments of the Premium Tax Credit, Cost-Sharing Reductions, and a Basic Health Program".

US HJR146

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Clarifying the Eligibility of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Recipients and Certain Other Noncitizens for a Qualified Health Plan through an Exchange, Advance Payments of the Premium Tax Credit, Cost-Sharing Reductions, and a Basic Health Program".

US HB8114

To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from finalizing a rule proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to place certain limitations on Medicaid payments for home or community-based services.

US SB3882

Helping States Integrate Medicare and Medicaid Act

US HB6732

Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act

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