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Better Wound Care at Home Act

USA117th CongressHR-2356| House 
| Updated: 4/6/2021
G. K. Butterfield

G. K. Butterfield

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (10)
Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Better Wound Care at Home Act This bill modifies the Medicare payment methodology for disposable negative pressure wound therapy devices. In particular, the bill specifies that payment must be a national payment rate for the device itself and not for related professional services or visits, and must be made as an add-on payment for the device under the prospective payment system for home health services.
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Timeline
Apr 5, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Apr 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 5, 2021
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.
Apr 6, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 15, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2363
Introduced in Senate
  • April 5, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 5, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.


  • April 5, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 5, 2021
    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.


  • April 6, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 15, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2363
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-2363: Better Wound Care at Home Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Health and Human ServicesHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careMedicare

Better Wound Care at Home Act

USA117th CongressHR-2356| House 
| Updated: 4/6/2021
Better Wound Care at Home Act This bill modifies the Medicare payment methodology for disposable negative pressure wound therapy devices. In particular, the bill specifies that payment must be a national payment rate for the device itself and not for related professional services or visits, and must be made as an add-on payment for the device under the prospective payment system for home health services.
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Timeline
Apr 5, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Apr 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 5, 2021
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.
Apr 6, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 15, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2363
Introduced in Senate
  • April 5, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 5, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.


  • April 5, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 5, 2021
    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.


  • April 6, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 15, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2363
    Introduced in Senate
G. K. Butterfield

G. K. Butterfield

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (10)
Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)

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

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-2363: Better Wound Care at Home Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Health and Human ServicesHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careMedicare