HR 5275
Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act of 2025
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Bill overview
The Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act of 2025 aims to improve the accuracy of sepsis diagnosis within the Medicare program. Specifically, it proposes to classify blood contamination as a hospital-acquired condition. This change would allow for a standardized measurement of blood culture contamination rates, aiming to limit the rate to no more than 1 percent. The goal is to enhance the quality of care and potentially reduce complications associated with sepsis.
Key provisions
- Classifies blood contamination as a hospital-acquired condition under Medicare.
- Establishes a measurement for blood culture contamination rates.
- Sets a target contamination rate of no more than 1 percent.
- Modifies section 1886(p) of the Social Security Act.
Who is affected
- Medicare beneficiaries
- Hospitals
- Healthcare providers
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Notable changes
- Introduces a new metric for measuring blood culture contamination.
- Establishes a specific contamination rate threshold.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 5275
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include blood contamination as a hospital acquired condition under the Medicare program.
This Act may be cited as the Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act of 2025
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Section 1886(p) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1305ww(p)) is amended—
in paragraph (3)—
by striking means a condition
and inserting the following:
by striking subsection (d)(4)(D)(iv) and any
and inserting the following:
by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph:
by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); and
by inserting after paragraph (6) the following new paragraph: