We have received text from H.R. 7106: Enhancing Skilled Nursing Facilities Act. This bill was received on 2026-01-15, and currently has 1 cosponsor.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
This bill, titled the
Enhancing Skilled Nursing Facilities Act
, aims to amend certain sections of the Social Security Act to improve the delivery of care in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and nursing facilities under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The main goals of the bill are to streamline care delivery, update supervision requirements, and ensure that a broader range of healthcare providers can contribute to patient care in these facilities.
Key Provisions
Medicare Changes
- Certification of Extended Care Services: The bill allows for the certification of post-hospital extended care services to include healthcare providers working in accordance with state law, rather than being restricted to specific categories of providers.
- Supervision Requirements: The bill amends the supervision requirements in skilled nursing facilities to allow nurse practitioners and physician assistants to supervise care, in addition to physicians, based on state laws.
- Administration of Part B Services: The legislation expands eligible providers to include nurse practitioners and physician assistants for the administration of Medicare Part B services, streamlining the process and reducing physician dependency.
- Provision of Medical Services: It revises definitions to ensure that clinical nurse specialists can also provide medical services in collaboration with attending physicians.
- Residents’ Rights: The bill improves residents' rights by formally recognizing the roles of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists when they are involved in residents’ healthcare decisions.
Medicaid Changes
- Certification for Skilled Nursing and Intermediate Care Services: Similar to Medicare, the bill allows nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists to certify services in skilled nursing facilities, easing requirements regarding who can recertify care needs.
- Nursing Facility Services Supervision: It establishes that healthcare for residents must be provided under the supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant, enhancing flexibility in supervision of care.
The overarching aim of these amendments is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of care in skilled nursing facilities by allowing more healthcare professionals to participate actively in patient care, ultimately improving the quality of service for residents.
Relevant Companies
- HCA Healthcare (HCA) - As one of the largest healthcare providers, changes in Medicare and Medicaid regulations could directly affect their operations, especially in skilled nursing care facilities.
- Amedisys (AMED) - This company provides home health care and may be influenced by adjustments in healthcare provider certifications and supervision rules.
- Pfizer (PFE) - Pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer could be indirectly affected due to changes in medication administration protocols in skilled nursing settings.
Representative Jennifer Kiggans Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Jennifer Kiggans:
- H.R.7106: Enhancing Skilled Nursing Facilities Act
- H.R.6650: Veterans Career Connection Act
- H.R.6649: Fit Vets Act
- H.R.6648: FAIR Vets Act
- H.R.6575: CommonGround for Affordable Health Care Act
- H.R.6526: Clarity on Care Options Act
You can track bills proposed by Representative Jennifer Kiggans on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Kiggans.
Representative Jennifer Kiggans Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Jennifer Kiggans is worth $4.2M, as of January 16th, 2026. This is the 182nd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Kiggans has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Representative Jennifer Kiggans's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Kiggans.
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