Bills · HR 5895
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5895Health
Protect Patients from Healthcare Abuse Act
INTRO OCT 31· LAST ACTION OCT 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to enhance patient safety and trust within the healthcare system, especially for those relying on Medicare. If this bill becomes law, patients will have a clearer understanding of their rights before receiving medical care, including the crucial ability to request a chaperone during sensitive examinations or procedures. This can help prevent misunderstandings, improve comfort, and reduce the potential for misconduct or abuse.
Without this bill, the current standards for informed consent and chaperone availability are not uniformly required across all Medicare providers, potentially leaving some patients vulnerable or unaware of their rights. Passing this law would standardize these protections, ensuring that all Medicare beneficiaries benefit from a consistent level of transparency and safety during their medical appointments. It addresses a real-world concern about patient vulnerability in healthcare settings by creating explicit safeguards.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires healthcare providers participating in Medicare to establish new policies for informed consent and chaperone services.
This makes patient protection a mandatory part of participating in the federal Medicare program.
PROVISION 02
Mandates providers to give written information to adult patients about their rights, including the right to provide informed consent and request a chaperone during sensitive procedures.
This empowers patients by making sure they are aware of their rights and can make informed decisions about their care.
PROVISION 03
Requires providers to train staff on how to be a chaperone, what constitutes a sensitive procedure, and patient informed consent rights.
Proper training ensures that chaperones can effectively fulfill their role in protecting patients and that staff understand patient rights.
PROVISION 04
Defines a 'chaperone' as a trained staff member who acts as a witness, provides a safe environment, and reports potential abuse.
This clarifies the responsibilities and purpose of a chaperone, ensuring a consistent standard of care.
PROVISION 05
Defines 'sensitive procedure' to include examinations involving genitalia, breasts, perianal region, or rectum, or any procedure the patient considers sensitive.
This provides clear guidance on when the chaperone policy should be offered, while also respecting individual patient perceptions of sensitivity.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSOCT 31
Introduced in House
OCT 31
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5895
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 31, 2025
Last actionOct 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 31, 2025
House BillHR 5895Health
Protect Patients from Healthcare Abuse Act
INTRODUCED OCT 31, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 31, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
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