H.Res. 681 · 110th Congress
To express the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the Medicare national coverage determination on the treatment of anemia in cancer patients.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Steve Cohen
- Introduced
- 2007-09-25
- Latest action
- 2007-11-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services should: (1) begin an immediate reconsideration of the final National Coverage Determination on the Use of Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents in Cancer and Related Neoplastic Conditions; (2) consult with members of the clinical oncology community to determine appropriate revisions to such Determination; and (3) implement appropriate revisions to such Determination as soon as feasible and provide a briefing to Congress in advance of announcing such changes.