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H.R.4642: Diabetic Eye Disease Prevention Act of 2016
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 26, 2016
- Latest Major Action March 4, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Diabetic Eye Disease Prevention Act of 2016 This bill amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act (Medicare) to establish a demonstration project through which primary care practices may receive incentives for referring diabetic Medicare beneficiaries to local eye doctors for comprehensive dilated eye exams. The project must test the extent to which these incentives: (1) improve early detection and treatment of diabetes-related vision...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 4, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 2, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Feb. 26, 2016 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| Feb. 26, 2016 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| Feb. 26, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Chris Collins (R-N.Y.) |