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- H.R.7127
H.R.7127: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make technical amendments to the separate payment under the Medicare program for disposable negative pressure wound therapy devices.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 8, 2020
- Latest Major Action June 8, 2020
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 8, 2020
Bill Summary
This bill modifies the Medicare payment methodology for disposable negative pressure wound therapy devices. In particular, the bill specifies that payment must be a national payment rate for the device itself and not for related professional services or visits, and must be made as an add-on payment for the device under the prospective payment system for home health services.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 8, 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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| June 8, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by G. K. Butterfield (D-N.C.) |