US SB457 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on February 24 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-02-24 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 24 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-02-24 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Fostering Independence Through Technology Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct pilot projects under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act for the purpose of providing incentives to home health agencies to utilize home monitoring and communications technology.
Title
Fostering Independence Through Technology Act of 2009
Sponsors
| Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME] | Sen. Kent Conrad [D-ND] | Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN] | Sen. Tim Johnson [D-SD] |
| Sen. Amy Klobuchar [D-MN] | Sen. John Thune [R-SD] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-02-24 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
Same As/Similar To
HB3030 (Same As) 2009-06-25 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Subjects
Health information and medical records
Health technology, devices, supplies
Home and outpatient care
Medicare
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/457/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/s457/BILLS-111s457is.pdf |
