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Electrodiagnostic Medicine Patient Protection and Fraud Elimination Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-2639| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Pete Sessions

Pete Sessions

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Electrodiagnostic Medicine Patient Protection and Fraud Elimination Act of 2023 This bill requires, as a condition for Medicare payment, specified electrodiagnostic services to be furnished by qualified facilities that comply with accreditation, training, and other quality control requirements, as established under the bill. Specifically, the bill requires nerve conduction studies and needle electromyography tests to be furnished by facilities that are accredited by an organization that is approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The accrediting organization must certify that the facility meets certain standards, including having a quality control program and requiring those who administer needle electromyography tests to have at least three months of specialized training. The bill also establishes an advisory committee to support the CMS in developing appropriate facility standards.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8344
Electrodiagnostic Medicine Patient Protection and Fraud Elimination Act of 2022
Apr 17, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 17, 2023
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.
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8344
    Electrodiagnostic Medicine Patient Protection and Fraud Elimination Act of 2022


  • April 17, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 17, 2023
    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.


  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Electrodiagnostic Medicine Patient Protection and Fraud Elimination Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-2639| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Electrodiagnostic Medicine Patient Protection and Fraud Elimination Act of 2023 This bill requires, as a condition for Medicare payment, specified electrodiagnostic services to be furnished by qualified facilities that comply with accreditation, training, and other quality control requirements, as established under the bill. Specifically, the bill requires nerve conduction studies and needle electromyography tests to be furnished by facilities that are accredited by an organization that is approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The accrediting organization must certify that the facility meets certain standards, including having a quality control program and requiring those who administer needle electromyography tests to have at least three months of specialized training. The bill also establishes an advisory committee to support the CMS in developing appropriate facility standards.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8344
Electrodiagnostic Medicine Patient Protection and Fraud Elimination Act of 2022
Apr 17, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 17, 2023
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.
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8344
    Electrodiagnostic Medicine Patient Protection and Fraud Elimination Act of 2022


  • April 17, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 17, 2023
    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.


  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pete Sessions

Pete Sessions

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

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

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted