Fostering Independence Through Technology Act of 2009

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Bill Number

HR 3030

Introduced

Jun 24, 2009

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Topics

Health Health information and medical records Health technology, devices, supplies Home and outpatient care Medicare

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Summary

Fostering Independence Through Technology Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct pilot projects under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act for the purpose of providing incentives to home health agencies to utilize home monitoring and communications technology.

Actions

Jun 25, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 24, 2009

Referred to House Energy and Commerce
Jun 24, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 24, 2009

Referred to House Ways and Means
Jun 24, 2009

Introduced in House

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