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H.R. 3573 (100th)

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of screening mammography under the medicare program.

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Introduced

28 October 1987

Last action

1 July 1988 · Committee

Status

Provisions of Measure Incorporated Into H.R.2470.

Sponsors

Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Moody, Jim [D-WI-5], Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14], Rep. Russo, Martin A. [D-IL-3], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]

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3 June 2026

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Summary

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to authorize payments, on an assignment-related basis, for screening mammography provided to a woman for the purpose of early detection of breast cancer. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish standards for screening mammography programs. Authorizes the payment to be made for mammograms performed at specified intervals. Requires the director of the National Cancer Institute to develop guidelines, based on age and other factors, for the intervals. Authorizes the Secretary, based on the guidelines, to revise the intervals for which payment is authorized. Sets limits on the amount which may be paid for screening mammography.

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Timeline

  1. 28 October 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 October 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 October 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 November 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  5. 16 November 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

  6. 1 July 1988

    Committee

    Provisions of Measure Incorporated Into H.R.2470.

    Source: Committee

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