Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-31T05:04:07Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4870 Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2022, 5:04 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4870

Bill 117 HR 4870, also known as the Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act, aims to improve access to diabetic shoes for individuals with diabetes. The bill recognizes the importance of proper footwear for individuals with diabetes, as foot complications are common among this population.

The bill outlines several key provisions, including:

1. Requiring Medicare to cover diabetic shoes for individuals with diabetes who are at risk of developing foot complications. This coverage would include both the shoes themselves and any necessary modifications or inserts. 2. Establishing quality standards for diabetic shoes to ensure that individuals receive high-quality footwear that meets their specific needs. 3. Providing education and training for healthcare providers on the importance of proper footwear for individuals with diabetes, as well as how to properly assess and prescribe diabetic shoes. Overall, the Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act seeks to improve the health and well-being of individuals with diabetes by ensuring they have access to the necessary footwear to prevent foot complications. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently under consideration in committee.

Congressional Summary of HR 4870

Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act

This bill allows a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to fulfill documentation requirements for coverage, under Medicare, of special shoes for diabetic individuals. Under current law, such requirements may be satisfied only by a physician.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4870

Bill HR 4870 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 30, 2021. Bill HR 4870 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 30, 2021. Bill HR 4870's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of August 2, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4870

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4870

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4870

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy the documentation requirement under the Medicare program for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes.

Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act