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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide that certain orthotist's and prosthetist's clinical notes under Medicare be treated as part of the patient's medical record.

USA115th CongressHR-3171| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2017
Mike Bishop

Mike Bishop

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Glenn Thompson (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, 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 specify that documentation created by an orthotist or prosthetist shall be considered part of a Medicare beneficiary's medical record for purposes of determining the reasonableness and medical necessity of orthotics and prosthetics.
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Timeline
Jul 10, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 10, 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 11, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 14, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 10, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • July 10, 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 11, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 14, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3178: Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017
Health information and medical recordsHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedicare

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide that certain orthotist's and prosthetist's clinical notes under Medicare be treated as part of the patient's medical record.

USA115th CongressHR-3171| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2017
This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to specify that documentation created by an orthotist or prosthetist shall be considered part of a Medicare beneficiary's medical record for purposes of determining the reasonableness and medical necessity of orthotics and prosthetics.
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Timeline
Jul 10, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 10, 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 11, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 14, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 10, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • July 10, 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 11, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 14, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mike Bishop

Mike Bishop

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Glenn Thompson (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, 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
Health information and medical recordsHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedicare