A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of screening mammography under the medicare program.
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 28, 1987)
Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to authorize payments, on an assignment-related basis, for screening mammography provided to a woman for the purpose of early detection of breast cancer. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish standards for screening mammography programs.
Authorizes the payment to be made for mammograms performed at specified intervals. Requires the director of the National Cancer Institute to develop guidelines, based on age and other factors, for the intervals. Authorizes the Secretary, based on the guidelines, to revise the intervals for which payment is authorized.
Sets limits on the amount which may be paid for screening mammography.
What just happenedJul 1, 1988
Provisions of Measure Incorporated Into H.R.2470.
Who’s behind it
- Jul 1, 1988CommitteeH19200
Provisions of Measure Incorporated Into H.R.2470.
Ways and Means Committee - Nov 16, 1987CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Nov 4, 1987CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Oct 28, 1987IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ways and Means Committee - Oct 28, 1987IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Oct 28, 1987IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 28, 1987IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House