To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of prescription digital therapeutics under such titles, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill provides coverage and payment of prescription digital therapeutics under the Medicare program Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C, provides requirements for prescription digital therapeutics, and provides coverage of prescription digital therapeutics under the Medicaid program Section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. It relies on definition changes, appropriations, reporting requirements, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Healthcare Consumers, Healthcare, and Science & Space.
Who Benefits and How
Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk.
Key Provisions
- Provides coverage and payment of prescription digital therapeutics under the Medicare program Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
- Provides requirements for prescription digital therapeutics.
- Provides coverage of prescription digital therapeutics under the Medicaid program Section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill provides coverage and payment of prescription digital therapeutics under the Medicare program Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C, provides requirements for prescription digital therapeutics, and provides coverage of prescription digital therapeutics under the Medicaid program Section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare Consumers, Healthcare, Science & Space
Primary Purpose
The bill provides coverage and payment of prescription digital therapeutics under the Medicare program Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C, provides requirements for prescription digital therapeutics, and provides coverage of prescription digital therapeutics under the Medicaid program Section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Booker, and Mrs. …
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