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- H.R.1990
H.R.1990: Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 17, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 18, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
29 (14 Democrats, 15 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 17, 2021
Bill Summary
Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act This bill revises payment rules and establishes several requirements relating to coverage of orthotics and prosthetics under Medicare. Specifically, the bill requires suppliers of orthotics and prosthetics to meet certain standards with respect to licensure and accreditation, physical facilities, and liability insurance. Orthotists and prosthetists may also issue written orders for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 18, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 17, 2021 |
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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| March 17, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 17, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) |