To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make technical amendments to the separate payment under the Medicare program for disposable negative pressure wound therapy devices.

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Congressional Summary of HR 7127

This bill modifies the Medicare payment methodology for disposable negative pressure wound therapy devices. In particular, the bill specifies that payment must be a national payment rate for the device itself and not for related professional services or visits, and must be made as an add-on payment for the device under the prospective payment system for home health services.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7127

Bill HR 7127 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 8, 2020. Bill HR 7127 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 8, 2020. Bill HR 7127's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of June 8, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7127

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7127

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Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Department of Health and Human Services

- Health technology, devices, supplies

- Home and outpatient care

- Medicare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7127

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make technical amendments to the separate payment under the Medicare program for disposable negative pressure wound therapy devices.