Restorative and Enhanced Vision Access for Medicare Patients (REVAMP) Act of 2008

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Bill Number

HR 6241

Introduced

Jun 11, 2008

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Topics

Computer software Eye care Health Medical technology Medicare Science, Technology, Communications Social Welfare

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Summary

Restorative and Enhanced Vision Access for Medicare Patients (REVAMP) Act of 2008 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover vision restoration therapy devices and associated software used in the patient's home to treat impaired visual function as durable medical equipment (DME).

Actions

Jun 13, 2008

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 11, 2008

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.
Jun 11, 2008

Introduced in House

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