H.R. 1970 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Preserve Patient Access to Reputable DMEPOS Providers Act of 2009
H.R. 1970 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Apr 2, 2009, sponsored by Zack Space with 41 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 2, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 41
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Preserve Patient Access to Reputable DMEPOS Providers Act of 2009 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to declare that the surety bond requirement under the Medicare program for suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) shall apply only to a state-licensed retail pharmacy if there has been a final adverse action that is not subject to administrative or judicial…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Zack Space (D-OH). Co-sponsors: 22 Democrats, 19 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 2, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Apr 21, 2009)
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- H.R. 3962: Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010
- S. 2781: Rosa's Law
- S. 3751: Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2010
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