HR 2437
114th Congress
House
Health
Health technology, devices, supplies
Medicare
To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act regarding high cost durable medical equipment, and for other purposes.
Introduced: May 19, 2015
Introduced by:
Blackburn, Marsha
Republican
· Tennessee
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 1, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 22, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 19, 2015
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.
May 19, 2015
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to begin the process to develop and implement a prior authorization process for certain durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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