To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements for the provision of certain high-cost durable medical equipment and laboratory testing, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires requirement for provision of high-cost durable medical equipment and laboratory tests Section 1834(a)(1)(E) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C and requires requirement to submit NPI number for separately billable telehealth services Section 1834(m) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. It relies on compliance mandates, definition changes, reporting requirements, and product standards. The main policy areas are Healthcare Consumers, Criminal Justice, Healthcare, and Science & Space.
Who Benefits and How
The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires requirement for provision of high-cost durable medical equipment and laboratory tests Section 1834(a)(1)(E) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
- Requires requirement to submit NPI number for separately billable telehealth services Section 1834(m) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires requirement for provision of high-cost durable medical equipment and laboratory tests Section 1834(a)(1)(E) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C and requires requirement to submit NPI number for separately billable telehealth services Section 1834(m) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare Consumers, Criminal Justice, Healthcare, Science & Space
Primary Purpose
The bill requires requirement for provision of high-cost durable medical equipment and laboratory tests Section 1834(a)(1)(E) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C and requires requirement to submit NPI number for separately billable telehealth services Section 1834(m) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
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Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Disaster response agencies and disaster-affected communities
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Doggett introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
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