H.R. 1898 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits under part B of the Medicare program by establishing a minimum payment amount under such part for bone mass measurement.
H.R. 1898 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Apr 4, 2017, sponsored by Patrick Meehan with 50 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 4, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 50
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
This bill specifies that certain Medicare payment rules applicable to imaging services shall apply to dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry services used in bone mass scans beginning in 2017. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must establish national minimum payment amounts for such services.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Patrick Meehan (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 19 Democrats, 31 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 4, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mrs. Blackburn asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be the first sponsor of H.R. 1898, a bill originally introduced by Representative Meehan, for the purpose of (Jul 11, 2018)
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