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Diabetic Vision Loss and Blindness Prevention Act of 2019
Sponsored By: Representative Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]
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Summary
Diabetic Vision Loss and Blindness Prevention Act of 2019 This bill provides for Medicare coverage of digital retinal imaging with remote interpretation, which is used to detect or assess a certain diabetic eye condition. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must ensure that beneficiaries who receive such services are also given information about available diabetes self-management training and that such training includes information about the importance of annual eye exams.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]
AL • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23]
NY • R
Sponsored 11/22/2019
Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]
CO • D
Sponsored 11/22/2019
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
PA • R
Sponsored 2/13/2020
Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
OH • D
Sponsored 2/13/2020
Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
TX • D
Sponsored 2/13/2020
Roll Call Votes
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