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- H.R.2619
H.R.2619: Medicare Respiratory Therapist Access Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 8, 2013
- Latest Major Action July 23, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
35 (34 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Medicare Respiratory Therapist Access Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage of pulmonary self-management education and training services furnished by a qualified respiratory therapist in a physician practice to patients with chronic lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD], including emphysema and bronchitis, as well as asthma, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 23, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| July 12, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| July 8, 2013 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| July 8, 2013 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| July 8, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by John Lewis (D-Ga.) |