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S.829: Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2015
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 23, 2015
- Latest Major Action March 23, 2015
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2015 This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall designate and approve independent accreditation organizations that apply quality standards for suppliers only if they are Boards for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification or essentially equivalent programs. Special payment rules for certain prosthetics and custom-fabricated orthotics are extended to custom-fitted...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 23, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| March 23, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) |