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H.R.3164: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to home dialysis therapy.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 6, 2017
- Latest Major Action July 20, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 6, 2017
Bill Summary
This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow a Medicare beneficiary who has end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and is receiving home dialysis to receive monthly ESRD-related visits via telehealth, provided that the beneficiary also receives face-to-face visits periodically. Specified facility fees and geographic requirements shall not apply with respect to the provision of such services via telehealth. The Government...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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July 20, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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July 6, 2017 |
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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July 6, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Diane Black (R-Tenn.) |