Bill117th CongressFiled May 27, 2021Health
S. 1943
Increasing Access to Osteoporosis Testing for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 27, 2021)
Increasing Access to Osteoporosis Testing for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2021
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 2022.
The bill also establishes national minimum payment amounts for such services.
What just happenedMay 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3900)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME](R-ME)Sponsor
16 cosponsors10 D5 R1 I
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- Introduced in SenateMay 27, 2021
- May 27, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3900)
Finance Committee - May 27, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate