Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act

Hozzl · 2024-12-20T09:05:45Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4315 Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/20/2024, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4315

Bill 118 hr 4315, also known as the Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act, aims to improve the quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries who require orthotic and prosthetic devices. The bill focuses on ensuring that patients have access to high-quality, patient-centered care that meets their individual needs.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a Medicare O&P Patient-Centered Care Advisory Committee. This committee will be responsible for advising the Secretary of Health and Human Services on issues related to orthotics and prosthetics care, including coverage, coding, and payment policies. The committee will also work to ensure that patients have access to a wide range of orthotic and prosthetic devices that meet their specific needs.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve transparency and accountability in the Medicare orthotics and prosthetics benefit. This includes requiring the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to publish information on the coverage and payment policies for orthotic and prosthetic devices, as well as information on the qualifications of providers who furnish these devices. Overall, the Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act aims to ensure that Medicare beneficiaries have access to high-quality orthotic and prosthetic care that is tailored to their individual needs. By establishing an advisory committee and improving transparency and accountability in the Medicare benefit, the bill seeks to improve the overall quality of care for patients who require orthotic and prosthetic devices.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4315

Bill HR 4315 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 23, 2023. Bill HR 4315 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 23, 2023. Bill HR 4315's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4315

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Health

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Health care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedicare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4315

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect beneficiaries with limb loss and other orthopedic conditions by providing access to appropriate, safe, effective, patient-centered orthotic and prosthetic care; to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse with respect to orthotics and prosthetics, and for other purposes.Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care ActMedicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act

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