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H.R.5833: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 10, 2020
- Latest Major Action Feb. 10, 2020
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 10, 2020
Bill Summary
This bill allows psychological evaluation requirements for Medicare coverage of specified neurostimulation services to be met via telehealth. The bill also expands Medicare coverage to include such telehealth services.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Feb. 10, 2020 |
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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Feb. 10, 2020 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Feb. 10, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Robert E. Latta (R-Ohio) |