H.R. 6241 - Restorative and Enhanced Vision Access for Medicare Patients (REVAMP) Act of 2008
Health policy. 110th Congress (2007-2008) View bill details
- Sponsor:
- Carolyn McCarthy
- Summary:
- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include vision restoration therapy devices and associated software used in the patient's home to treat impaired visual function due to acquired brain injury within the definition of durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has been introduced.
There have been no votes on this bill.
Restorative and Enhanced Vision Access for Medicare Patients (REVAMP) Act of 2008
H.R. 6241 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)
- Summary
- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include vision restoration therapy devices and associated software used in the patient's home to treat impaired visual function due to acquired brain injury within the definition of durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include vision restoration therapy devices and associated software used in the patient's home to treat impaired visual function due to acquired brain injury within the definition of durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program.
- Other Titles
- Restorative and Enhanced Vision Access for Medicare Patients (REVAMP) Act of 2008
- Sponsor
- Carolyn McCarthy
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Health policy
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- Computer software
- Eye care
- Medical care
- Medical technology
- Medicare
- Medicine
- Technology
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Introduced 6/11/2008 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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Action Date Description Introduced 6/11/2008 6/11/2008 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. 6/11/2008 Referred to House Energy and Commerce 6/11/2008 Referred to House Ways and Means 6/13/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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