Lung Cancer Screening and Prevention Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 1406

119th Congress

Lung Cancer Screening and Prevention Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 3, 2025

Primary Sponsor

John Joyce

R - PA

Cosponsors

65

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill would allow Medicare to cover telehealth services for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs, so patients could do these therapies from the comfort of their own homes instead of having to travel to a facility.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Introduced10/3/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means

ChamberHouse

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Vote Prediction

Lung Cancer Screening and Prevention Act of 2025

This bill would allow Medicare to cover telehealth services for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs, so patients could do these therapies from the comfort of their own homes instead of having to travel to a facility.

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This bill would allow Medicare to cover telehealth services for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs, so patients could do these therapies from the comfort of their own homes instead of having to travel to a facility.

Bill Number: 1406
Introduced: 10/3/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means
Policy Area: Health

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Fact Sheet

Title: Lung Cancer Screening and Prevention Act of 2025
Bill Number: 1406
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means
Introduced: 10/3/2025
Summary: This bill would allow Medicare to cover telehealth services for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs, so patients could do these therapies from the comfort of their own homes instead of having to travel to a facility.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would allow Medicare to cover telehealth services for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs, so patients could do these therapies from the comfort of their own homes instead of having to travel to a facility.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act This bill permanently allows services relating to cardiac rehabilitation programs, intensive cardiac rehabilitation programs, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs to be furnished via telehealth at a beneficiary's home under Medicare.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Permanently allows Medicare to cover cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation services delivered via telehealth in the patient's home.
Expands access to these important therapies, which can help manage heart and lung conditions and improve quality of life.
Provides more flexibility and convenience for Medicare patients who may have difficulty traveling to a rehabilitation facility.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would positively impact Medicare patients with heart or lung conditions, as it would make it easier for them to access cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services. By allowing these therapies to be delivered remotely, it removes barriers like transportation challenges that can prevent some patients from getting the care they need. This could lead to better health outcomes and quality of life for many Medicare beneficiaries.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Cardiovascular and respiratory health

Department of Health and Human Services

Health technology, devices, supplies

Home and outpatient care

Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

Medicare

Telephone and wireless communication

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1406, 119th Congress (2025). "Lung Cancer Screening and Prevention Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-1406