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H.R.5254: Diabetic Vision Loss and Blindness Prevention Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Nov. 22, 2019
- Latest Major Action Nov. 25, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Nov. 22, 2019
Bill Summary
Diabetic Vision Loss and Blindness Prevention Act of 2019 This bill provides for Medicare coverage of digital retinal imaging with remote interpretation, which is used to detect or assess a certain diabetic eye condition. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must ensure that beneficiaries who receive such services are also given information about available diabetes self-management training and that such training includes information...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 25, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Nov. 22, 2019 |
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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| Nov. 22, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) |