H.R. 6380 - Medicare Physician Telephone Consultation Services Coverage Act of 2008
Health policy. 110th Congress (2007-2008) View bill details
- Sponsor:
- Judy Biggert
- Summary:
- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide payments under the Medicare Program for unscheduled physician telephone consultation services in the case that such payments are determined to be cost and quality effective. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has been introduced.
There have been no votes on this bill.
Medicare Physician Telephone Consultation Services Coverage Act of 2008
H.R. 6380 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)
- Summary
- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide payments under the Medicare Program for unscheduled physician telephone consultation services in the case that such payments are determined to be cost and quality effective. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide payments under the Medicare Program for unscheduled physician telephone consultation services in the case that such payments are determined to be cost and quality effective.
- Other Titles
- Medicare Physician Telephone Consultation Services Coverage Act of 2008
- Sponsor
- Judy Biggert
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Health policy
- Aged
- Medical care
- Medicare
- Medicine
- Physicians
- Telecommunication
- Telemedicine
- Telephone
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 6/26/2008 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 6/26/2008 6/26/2008 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. 6/26/2008 Referred to House Energy and Commerce 6/26/2008 Referred to House Ways and Means 6/26/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. 7/02/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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