HR 6380 · 110th Congress · Health

Medicare Physician Telephone Consultation Services Coverage Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-06-26· Sponsored by Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2008-07-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Medicare Physician Telephone Consultation Services Coverage Act of 2008 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover unscheduled physician telephone consultation services under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance). Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration program to test the effectiveness of providing Medicare coverage for such services.…

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Cosponsors (3)

2 Democrats1 Republican
Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5]IL
Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8]MO
Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1]NC