Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Amendment Act of 2001

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 960 Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Amendment Act of 2001 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/16/2023, 4:03 PM

Congressional Summary of S 960

Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Amendment Act of 2001 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, as amended by the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000, to provide coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for certain Medicare beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases.

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Current Status of Bill S 960

Bill S 960 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 24, 2001. Bill S 960 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the Senate on May 24, 2001. Bill S 960's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR 5/25/2001 S5758) as of May 24, 2001

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 960

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 960

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Agriculture and Food

- Cardiovascular diseases

- Cholesterol

- Dietary supplements

- Health counseling

- Hypertension

- Medical fees

- Medicare

- Nutrition

- Nutrition and the aged

- Social Welfare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 960

Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Amendment Act of 2001

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand coverage of medical nutrition therapy services under the medicare program for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases.

Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Amendment Act of 2001