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- H.R.4879
H.R.4879: Virtual Screening for Cancer Act of 2007
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Dec. 19, 2007
- Latest Major Action Dec. 20, 2007
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (6 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Virtual Screening for Cancer Act of 2007 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) provide Medicare coverage for screening computed tomography as a colorectal screening test; and (2) exclude screening computed tomography colonography from the meaning of "imaging services" for which there is a special rule regarding outpatient services department (OPD) fee schedule payments.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Dec. 19, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Barbara L. Cubin (R-Wyo.) |