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.
H.R. 5895 requires Medicare-participating healthcare providers to establish new patient protections beginning January 1, 2026. The bill mandates that providers maintain written policies informing all adult patients of their rights to informed consent, involvement in care decisions, and the option to request a chaperone during sensitive medical procedures. Providers must also train appropriate staff members to serve as chaperones—defined as trained witnesses who ensure a safe environment during sensitive procedures and report any suspected sexual abuse to supervisors. The bill applies to all Medicare providers and defines sensitive procedures as those involving patients' genitalia, breasts, perianal region, or rectum, plus any other procedures patients deem sensitive. This legislation aims to prevent healthcare abuse by establishing clear standards for informed consent and providing patients with an additional safeguard during vulnerable medical encounters.
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