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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to home dialysis therapy.

USA115th CongressHR-3164| House 
| Updated: 7/20/2017
Diane Black

Diane Black

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (4)
Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Patrick Meehan (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow a Medicare beneficiary who has end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and is receiving home dialysis to receive monthly ESRD-related visits via telehealth, provided that the beneficiary also receives face-to-face visits periodically. Specified facility fees and geographic requirements shall not apply with respect to the provision of such services via telehealth. The Government Accountability Office must study and report to Congress on the further expansion of Medicare coverage of renal dialysis services furnished via telehealth.
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Timeline
Jul 6, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 6, 2017
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.
Jul 20, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 6, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 6, 2017
    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.


  • July 20, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

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  • HR 115-3178: Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017
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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to home dialysis therapy.

USA115th CongressHR-3164| House 
| Updated: 7/20/2017
This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow a Medicare beneficiary who has end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and is receiving home dialysis to receive monthly ESRD-related visits via telehealth, provided that the beneficiary also receives face-to-face visits periodically. Specified facility fees and geographic requirements shall not apply with respect to the provision of such services via telehealth. The Government Accountability Office must study and report to Congress on the further expansion of Medicare coverage of renal dialysis services furnished via telehealth.
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Timeline
Jul 6, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 6, 2017
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.
Jul 20, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 6, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 6, 2017
    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.


  • July 20, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Diane Black

Diane Black

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (4)
Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Patrick Meehan (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3178: Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDigestive and metabolic diseasesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careMedicare