H.R.2437: To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act regarding high cost durable medical equipment, and for other purposes.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about health
  • Introduced May 19, 2015
  • Latest Major Action June 1, 2015

Bill Summary

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to begin the process to develop and implement a prior authorization process for certain durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
June 1, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 22, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 19, 2015
Referred to House Ways and Means
May 19, 2015
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
May 19, 2015

Introduced in the House by Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.)

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