Protect Patients from Healthcare Abuse Act

This bill amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish new conditions of participation for Medicare providers, effective January 1, 2026. It mandates that providers comply with specific requirements for informed consent and the provision of chaperones to protect patients. Providers must implement written policies to inform adult patients of their rights, including the right to provide informed consent for care and to request a chaperone during a sensitive procedure . This ensures patients are aware of their health status, involved in care planning, and can make informed decisions. Additionally, providers are required to train appropriate staff on chaperone functions, what constitutes a sensitive procedure, and patient consent rights. A chaperone is defined as a trained staff member who witnesses, provides a safe environment, and reports sexual abuse during sensitive procedures, which encompass examinations of genitalia, breasts, perianal region, or rectum, or any other procedure the individual considers sensitive.