Congress·In Committee·H.R. 2533

EASE Act of 2025

Health Care: Expanding Specialty Care in Rural Areas

Apr 1, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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Key Points

This bill creates a new test program to help people in rural areas see medical specialists more easily. It focuses on patients who have Medicare, Medicaid, or the Children's Health Insurance Program.
The government will work with nonprofit groups that run at least 50 health centers or rural hospitals. To make sure the program helps the right people, at least half of these locations must be in rural towns.
Patients will use technology like video calls and remote monitoring to talk to specialists. These experts will coordinate directly with the patient's regular local doctor to make sure everyone is on the same page.
The program aims to fix the problem of people having to drive hours to big cities for expert medical care. By using digital tools, the government hopes to bring high quality specialty care directly to small communities.

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Apr 1, 2025House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Apr 1, 2025

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

EASE Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 2533

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.