S 390 · 109th Congress · Health

Screening Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Very Efficiently Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-02-15· Sponsored by Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.(2005-02-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Screening Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Very Efficiently Act of 2005 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a national education and information campaign to promote awareness among health care practitioners and the general public with respect to the importance of early detection and treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms.…

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Cosponsors (14)

7 Democrats6 Republicans1 Independent