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US HR3164
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to home dialysis therapy.
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Introduced
07/06/2017
07/06/2017
In Committee
07/20/2017
07/20/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to home dialysis therapy. This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow a Medicare beneficiary who has end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and is receiving home dialysis to receive monthly ESRD-related visits via telehealth, provided that the beneficiary also receives face-to-face visits periodically. Specified facility fees and geographic requirements shall not apply with respect to the provision of such services via telehealth. The Government Accountability Office must study and report to Congress on the further expansion of Medicare coverage of renal dialysis services furnished via telehealth.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Social Security Act to allow Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who receive home dialysis to obtain monthly ESRD-related visits via telehealth, provided they also receive in-person visits periodically. The bill expands the originating sites for these telehealth services to include renal dialysis facilities and the patient's home, and waives any geographic requirements. Additionally, the bill clarifies that providing telehealth services to ESRD patients does not constitute illegal remuneration under the Social Security Act. Finally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report to Congress on further expanding Medicare coverage of renal dialysis services via telehealth and other technologies.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 07/20/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/3164/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr3164/BILLS-115hr3164ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr3164/BILLS-115hr3164ih.pdf.pdf |
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