United States · Bill · S
S. 2990 (110th)
Medicare IVIG Access Act of 2008
Introduced
7 May 2008
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Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3901-3902)
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Summary
Medicare IVIG Access Act of 2008 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, upon collection of data and completion of a review, to provide, if appropriate, to physicians and hospitals furnishing intravenous immune globulins (IVIGs), an additional payment for all items related to the furnishing of IVIG in an appropriate amount. Provides for coverage of IVIG administered in the home. Makes disposable drug delivery systems, including elastomeric infusion pumps, for the treatment of colorectal cancer “durable medical equipment” for Medicare purposes.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 7 May 2008
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 7 May 2008
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 7 May 2008
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/senate-bill/2990
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/110/s/2990