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S.649: Medicare Bone Mass Measurement Standardization Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 24, 1997
- Latest Major Action April 24, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (8 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Medicare Bone Mass Measurement Standardization Act of 1997 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for standard national Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements (for early detection of potential osteoporosis).
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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April 24, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine) |