H.R. 6380 · 110th Congress
Medicare Physician Telephone Consultation Services Coverage Act of 2008
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Judy Biggert
- Introduced
- 2008-06-26
- Latest action
- 2008-07-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Medicare Physician Telephone Consultation Services Coverage Act of 2008 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover unscheduled physician telephone consultation services under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance).
Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration program to test the effectiveness of providing Medicare coverage for such services.