H.R. 5539 — Medicare Medication Therapy Management Services Coverage Act of 2002 | PoliFocus

H.R. 5539107th Congress

Medicare Medication Therapy Management Services Coverage Act of 2002

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of medication therapy management services, including disease specific management services, for certain high-risk patients under the Medicare Program.

Subjects

Health

Summary

Medicare Medication Therapy Management Services Coverage Act of 2002 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of medication therapy management services for certain patients at high risk for potential medication problems, including: (1) beneficiaries taking multiple medications; (2) beneficiaries with complex or chronic medical conditions; and (3) individuals receiving medication for the treatment of asthma or diabetes, lipid reducing medication, anti-coagulation medication, or medication for other chronic diseases the Secretary may specify.

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Legislative Actions

2002-10-02
Introduced in House
2002-10-02
Introduced in House
2002-10-02
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2002-10-02
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2002-10-02
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2002-10-08
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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