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)
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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
  • Aged
  • Computer software
  • Eye care
  • Medical care
  • Medical technology
  • Medicare
  • Medicine
  • Technology
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    Major Actions
    Introduced6/11/2008
    Referred to Committee
    Bill History

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    ActionDateDescription
    Introduced6/11/2008
    6/11/2008Referred 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.
    6/11/2008Referred to House Energy and Commerce
    6/11/2008Referred to House Ways and Means
    6/13/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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