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Introduced
07/13/2022
07/13/2022
In Committee
07/13/2022
07/13/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for additional requirements with respect to electrodiagnostic services under the Medicare program.
AI Summary
This bill, the Electrodiagnostic Medicine Patient Protection and Fraud Elimination Act of 2022, amends the Social Security Act to require that electrodiagnostic services, such as nerve conduction studies and needle electromyography tests, be furnished at a qualified facility that is accredited by an organization specified by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The bill establishes requirements for qualified facilities, including having a quality assurance program, using appropriate equipment, and ensuring the services are interpreted on-site by qualified individuals. The bill also requires the Secretary to establish an advisory committee to provide recommendations on the requirements for qualified facilities and the accreditation process.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
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. (on 07/13/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8344/all-info | 07/14/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8344/BILLS-117hr8344ih.pdf | 07/20/2022 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8344/BILLS-117hr8344ih.pdf.pdf | 07/20/2022 |
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