HR 1875

This bill, the Medicaid Provider Screening Accountability Act, aims to improve the safety of Medicaid programs by requiring states to check if healthcare providers have been previously removed from other healthcare programs, like Medicare or other state Medicaid plans. Specifically, states must regularly – at least monthly – verify if a provider has been terminated from participation in these other programs during the enrollment or re-enrollment process. This is intended to prevent unqualified or problematic providers from accessing Medicaid funds and care. The bill establishes a reporting requirement for states to demonstrate compliance.