S. 2408 - Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007
Health policy. 110th Congress (2007-2008) View bill details
- Sponsor:
- John Kerry
- Summary:
- A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require physician utilization of the Medicare electronic prescription drug program. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has been introduced.
There have been no votes on this bill.
Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007
S. 2408 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)
- Summary
- A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require physician utilization of the Medicare electronic prescription drug program. (by CRS)
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- Title
- A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require physician utilization of the Medicare electronic prescription drug program.
- Other Titles
- Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007
- Sponsor
- John Kerry
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Health policy
- Aged
- Congress
- Congressional reporting requirements
- Drugs
- Electronic data interchange
- Health information systems
- Medical care
- Medical fees
- Medicare
- Medicine
- Pharmacies
- Physicians
- Technology
- Telecommunication
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 12/05/2007 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 12/05/2007 12/05/2007 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14788-14789) 12/05/2007 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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