HR 5644

This bill, the Catastrophic Specialty Hospital Act of 2025, amends Medicare rules to create a special payment system for long-term care hospitals designated as ‘catastrophic specialty hospitals.’ These hospitals, which specialize in caring for individuals with spinal cord injuries or acquired brain injuries, would receive different payment rates under Medicare, excluding certain cost reporting systems. To qualify for this designation, hospitals must meet specific criteria related to patient volume, continuum of care offerings, research commitment, and patient admissions from outside the state.