HR 5199 United States House · 119th Congress

Modernizing Rural Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Utilization Act of 2025

This bill changes federal rules for rural healthcare facilities that employ physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs). It requires these facilities (not run by a physician) to have arrangements consistent with state laws governing PA/NP practice, ensuring services follow state regulations. The policy directly affects rural clinics and hospitals seeking federal reimbursement for PA/NP services. The changes take effect January 1, 2027, aligning federal requirements with existing state oversight of these healthcare providers.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

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Sep 2025

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Introduced Sep 8, 2025 Last action Sep 8, 2025

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Sep 8, 2025

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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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Sep 8, 2025

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1 primary · 24 co-sponsors