S.1087 - Rebuild America’s Health Care Schools Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
The "Rebuild America's Health Care Schools Act of 2025" (S.1087) aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust allowable direct and indirect costs for nursing and allied health education programs. This adjustment would allow hospitals to include a broader range of costs associated with these programs when seeking reimbursement from Medicare. The bill also prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from recouping certain costs related to these programs and mandates refunds for past recoupments.
Expected Effects
The likely effect of this bill is to increase funding for nursing and allied health education programs within hospitals. This could lead to an expansion of these programs and improved training for healthcare professionals. Additionally, hospitals may experience financial relief due to the prohibition of cost recoupment and the provision of refunds.
Potential Benefits
- Increased funding for nursing and allied health education programs.
- Improved training and education for healthcare professionals.
- Financial relief for hospitals through adjusted cost allowances.
- Potential expansion of healthcare education programs.
- Encourages hospitals to invest in training programs.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased Medicare costs due to broader cost allowances.
- Risk of inefficient spending if oversight is inadequate.
- Possible administrative burden for hospitals to track and report costs.
- May disproportionately benefit larger hospital systems with established programs.
- Could lead to cost shifting to other areas of healthcare.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the general welfare clause of the Constitution, as it aims to improve healthcare education and access. Specifically, the preamble states the intention to "promote the general Welfare". Article I, Section 8 grants Congress the power to collect taxes and provide for the general welfare of the United States. The bill's provisions regarding Medicare and healthcare education fall under this broad authority.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).