S.2990 - Medicare IVIG Access Act of 2008

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access of Medicare beneficiaries to intravenous immune globulins. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access of Medicare beneficiaries to intravenous immune globulins. as introduced.
  • Short: Medicare IVIG Access Act of 2008 as introduced.

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Official Summary

5/7/2008--Introduced.Medicare IVIG Access Act of 2008 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, upon collection of data and completion of a review, to provide, if appropriate, to physicians and hospitals furnishing intr

Official Summary

5/7/2008--Introduced.
Medicare IVIG Access Act of 2008 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, upon collection of data and completion of a review, to provide, if appropriate, to physicians and hospitals furnishing intravenous immune globulins (IVIGs), an additional payment for all items related to the furnishing of IVIG in an appropriate amount.
Provides for coverage of IVIG administered in the home. Makes disposable drug delivery systems, including elastomeric infusion pumps, for the treatment of colorectal cancer “durable medical equipment” for Medicare purposes.


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05/07/08
IDF Applauds Legislation to Improve Patient Access to Life-Saving ...

for introducing S. 2990, “The Medicare IVIG Access Act.” The bill seeks adequate reimbursement for Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy and ...

Source: Earthtimes (press release), UK
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05/07/08
IDF Applauds Legislation to Improve Patient Access to Life-Saving ...

for introducing S. 2990, “The Medicare IVIG Access Act.” The bill seeks adequate reimbursement for Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy and ...

Source: Business Wire (press release), CA
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02/02/10
S.2990: A bill to establish an earmark moratorium for fiscal years ...

Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for S.2990 A bill to establish an earmark moratorium for fiscal years 2010 and 2011. ... OpenCongress is a free and open-source project of the Participatory Polit

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12/14/09
S.2890: Buy American Improvement Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress ...

S.2990: A bill to establish an earmark moratorium for fiscal years ... [1]; H.J.Res.45 H.J.Res.45 [1]; H.R.3567 Respect for Marriage ... [1]. H.Res.1018 H.Res.1018 [1]; H.R.3200 America's Affordable ... [1]; H.R.4573 Debt Relief for ... Opposing Bill.

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05/13/08
IDF Applauds Legislation to Improve Patient Access to Life Saving ...

for introducing S. 2990, “The Medicare IVIG Access Act.” The bill seeks adequate reimbursement for Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy and accompanying care in the management of patients with primary immunodeficiency diseases ...

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