Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HJR217

Introduced
10/29/24  

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 Program; FY 2025 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update, Hospice Conditions of Participation Updates, and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements".

Impact

If passed, HJR217 would effectively overturn the updates proposed by CMS, preventing them from taking effect. This could have significant implications for hospice providers relying on Medicare reimbursement, including potential changes to funding mechanisms or the criteria for service delivery. Additionally, the resumption of prior regulations may lead to a decrease in available resources for hospice programs that are essential for patient care and palliative treatment. Supporters of HJR217 may argue that the existing CMS rules complicate healthcare delivery and impose financial burdens on providers.

Summary

HJR217 is a joint resolution that provides for congressional disapproval of a rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) concerning the Medicare program. Specifically, it targets the FY 2025 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update as well as updates to the conditions of participation and quality reporting program requirements for hospice services. By introducing this resolution, Congress seeks to nullify the specified rule, arguing that it may impose unfavorable conditions or financial implications on hospice providers across the nation.

Contention

The resolution has ignited discussions within Congress regarding the balance between regulatory oversight and the operational realities faced by healthcare providers. Advocates for the disapproval of the CMS rule present arguments centered on actively protecting Medicare beneficiaries' access to essential hospice services without imposing restrictions that could undermine care quality. Conversely, opponents who stand by the original CMS rule may argue that maintaining updated regulations is crucial for ensuring high standards of care and operational transparency in hospice services.

Notable_points

HJR217 symbolizes a broader debate on Medicare's regulatory environment and the federal government's role in shaping healthcare policy affecting vulnerable populations. As discussions continue in legislative chambers, the attention is not only on the direct implications of the hospice rule but also on the future of Medicare program regulations as a whole, reflecting a critical intersection of healthcare policy and political maneuvering.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

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 HJR139

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 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 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 HJR219

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming".

US HJR175

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Statutory Updates to the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Program".

US HJR111

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Barred Owl Management Strategy".

US HJR65

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to Rules for Supervisory Approval of Penalties.

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".

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