Catastrophic Specialty Hospital Act of 2025
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish new payment rules for certain catastrophic specialty hospitals under the Medicare program.
This bill proposes to change how certain hospitals that handle severe, emergency cases, known as catastrophic specialty hospitals, are paid under Medicare. Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older or have certain disabilities. The bill aims to create new payment rules for these hospitals to ensure they can continue to provide necessary care.
The new rules would affect catastrophic specialty hospitals and the patients they serve. By changing how these hospitals are paid, the bill aims to help ensure that these hospitals can continue to operate and provide critical services, especially during emergencies.
As of the latest update, the bill has been introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. This committee will review the bill and may hold hearings to gather more information and opinions before deciding whether to move it forward in the legislative process.
