Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act
- Last Action
- 3/18/2021
Actions
- 2021-03-18Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2021-03-17Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2021-03-17Referred 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.
- 2021-03-17Referred 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.
- 2021-03-17Introduced in House
- 2021-03-17Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-03-17 (00)
Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act
This bill revises payment rules and establishes several requirements relating to coverage of orthotics and prosthetics under Medicare.
Specifically, the bill requires suppliers of orthotics and prosthetics to meet certain standards with respect to licensure and accreditation, physical facilities, and liability insurance. Orthotists and prosthetists may also issue written orders for commercial purposes that meet specified standards; such orders must be signed by the treating physician.
The bill also prohibits payment under Medicare for certain prosthetics and orthotics that are delivered via drop shipment (i.e., direct shipment to a beneficiary who has not received corresponding patient care from a health care practitioner).
Cosponsors (20)
- Brett Guthrie (R-KY)
- Glenn Thompson (R-PA)
- G. K. Butterfield (D-NC)
- C. A. Ruppersberger (D-MD)
- Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO)
- David McKinley (R-WV)
- Dean Phillips (D-MN)
- Brad Wenstrup (R-OH)
- Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)
- Cynthia Axne (D-IA)
- Adrian Smith (R-NE)
- Jackie Walorski (R-IN)
- Suzan DelBene (D-WA)
- Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ)
- Troy Balderson (R-OH)
- Angie Craig (D-MN)
- Mike Kelly (R-PA)
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA)
- Joe Neguse (D-CO)
- Raul Ruiz (D-CA)
Subjects
- Health information and medical records
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Licensing and registrations
- Medicare
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