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Bill114th CongressFiled May 7, 2015Health
S. 1253

Patient Access to Disposable Medical Technology Act of 2015

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Jul 30, 2015)

Patient Access to Disposable Medical Technology Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Department of Health and Human Services to make a separate payment, calculated according to a specified formula, to a home health agency for an applicable disposable device when furnished on or after January 1, 2017 to an individual who receives home health services for which payment is made under Medicare.

An "applicable disposable device" is one that is:

  • a disposable negative pressure wound therapy device that is an integrated system composed of a non-manual vacuum pump, a receptacle for collecting exudate, and dressings for the purposes of wound therapy; and
  • a substitute for, and used in lieu of, a negative pressure wound therapy durable medical equipment item that is an integrated system of a negative pressure vacuum pump, a separate exudate collection canister, and dressings that would otherwise be covered for individuals for such wound therapy.

The Government Accountability Office shall study:

  • the value of disposable devices to the Medicare program and Medicare beneficiaries as well as the role of disposable devices as substitutes for durable medical equipment, and
  • the impact of the payment under this Act for applicable disposable devices.

What just happenedJul 30, 2015

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 184.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC](R-NC)Sponsor
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  1. Jul 30, 2015Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 184.

  2. Jul 30, 2015Committee

    Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 114-105.

    Finance Committee
  3. Jul 30, 2015Committee14000

    Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 114-105.

    Finance Committee
  4. Jun 24, 2015Committee

    Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Finance Committee
  5. May 7, 2015IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Finance Committee
  6. May 7, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jul 30, 20151

Patient Access to Disposable Medical Technology Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Department of Health and Human Services to make a separate payment, calculated according to a specified formula, to a home health agency for an applicable disposable device when furnished on or after January 1, 2017 to an individual who receives home health services for which payment is made under Medicare.

An "applicable disposable device" is one that is:

  • a disposable negative pressure wound therapy device that is an integrated system composed of a non-manual vacuum pump, a receptacle for collecting exudate, and dressings for the purposes of wound therapy; and
  • a substitute for, and used in lieu of, a negative pressure wound therapy durable medical equipment item that is an integrated system of a negative pressure vacuum pump, a separate exudate collection canister, and dressings that would otherwise be covered for individuals for such wound therapy.

The Government Accountability Office shall study:

  • the value of disposable devices to the Medicare program and Medicare beneficiaries as well as the role of disposable devices as substitutes for durable medical equipment, and
  • the impact of the payment under this Act for applicable disposable devices.
Introduced in SenateMay 7, 2015

Patient Access to Disposable Medical Technology Act of 2015

This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover substitute disposable medical technology as durable medical equipment, subject it to a special payment rule, and exempt it from competitive acquisition.

Patient Access to Disposable Medical Technology Act of 2015 — Informed