To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for additional requirements with respect to electrodiagnostic services under the Medicare program.

Bill Number

HR 8780

Introduced

Nov 18, 2020

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be ...

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Administrative law and regulatory procedures Advisory bodies Department of Health and Human Services Fraud offenses and financial crimes Health Health care quality Health facilities and institutions Health personnel Health technology, devices, supplies Licensing and registrations Medical tests and diagnostic methods Medicare Surgery and anesthesia

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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.

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Nov 18, 2020

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.
Nov 18, 2020

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1051)
Nov 18, 2020

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