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- H.R.2356
H.R.2356: Better Wound Care at Home Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 5, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 6, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (6 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 5, 2021
Bill Summary
Better Wound Care at Home Act 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 |
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| April 6, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| April 5, 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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| April 5, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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| April 5, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| April 5, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by G. K. Butterfield (D-N.C.) |