SEE MORE Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (13 Dec 2018): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
What this bill does
The SEE MORE Act, if passed, would amend Medicare rules to allow for expanded use of telehealth services for remote imaging of chronic eye diseases. Specifically, it would exempt these services from certain geographic restrictions that currently apply to telehealth under Medicare. This change would apply to services provided on or after January 1, 2019.
This bill would affect individuals with chronic eye diseases, such as diabetic eye disease and glaucoma, who are covered by Medicare. It also involves healthcare providers who furnish these telehealth services. The legislation aims to make it easier to use FDA-approved imaging techniques and technologies, including artificial intelligence, for diagnosing and monitoring these conditions.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on December 13, 2018, and was referred to the Committee on Finance. Its current status is "Introduced." No further action has been taken on the bill since its introduction.
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Official summary
Screenings for Eye Evaluation, Monitoring, Observation, Review, and Examination Act or the SEE MORE Act
This bill exempts telehealth services involving remote imaging for chronic eye disease from specified requirements, such as geographic restrictions, under Medicare.
Timeline
13 Dec 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Common questions
- What does S. 3751 do?
- The SEE MORE Act, if passed, would amend Medicare rules to allow for expanded use of telehealth services for remote imaging of chronic eye diseases. Specifically, it would exempt these services from certain geographic restrictions that currently apply to telehealth under Medicare. This change would apply to services provided on or after January 1, 2019. This bill would affect individuals with chronic eye diseases, such as diabetic eye disease and glaucoma, who are covered by Medicare. It also involves healthcare providers who furnish these telehealth services. The legislation aims to make it easier to use FDA-approved imaging techniques and technologies, including artificial intelligence, for diagnosing and monitoring these conditions. The bill was introduced in the Senate on December 13, 2018, and was referred to the Committee on Finance. Its current status is "Introduced." No further action has been taken on the bill since its introduction.
- Has S. 3751 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3751. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3751?
- S. 3751 was sponsored by Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] (D-PA), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3751?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (13 Dec 2018).
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