H.R.3663 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay the date on which the accreditation requirement under the Medicare Program applies to suppliers of durable medical equipment that are pharmacies.

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  • Official: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay the date on which the accreditation requirement under the Medicare Program applies to suppliers of durable medical equipment that are pharmacies. as introduced.

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10/13/2009--Public Law. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to postpone until January 1, 2010, the effective date of the requirement that pharmacies, as suppliers

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10/13/2009--Public Law. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to postpone until January 1, 2010, the effective date of the requirement that pharmacies, as suppliers of Medicare items and services (including durable medical equipment [DME]), must be accredited by an independent accreditation organization approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to affect the application of an accreditation requirement for pharmacies to qualify for bidding in a competitive acquisition area.

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10/05/09
Pharmacy groups praise delay of DME accreditation deadline

HR 3663 was introduced by Reps. Zach Space, D-Ohio, and Lee Terry, R-Neb., passed the House by voice vote last week. The Senate then passed the House bill ...

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10/03/09
National Community Pharmacists Association Applauds House Of ...

The US House of Representatives passed HR 3663, a bill introduced yesterday by Reps. Zach Space (D-OH) and Lee Terry (R-NE) extending the accreditation ...

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11/29/10
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H.R.3663 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay the date on which the accreditation requirement under the Medicare Program applies to suppliers of durable medical equipment that are pharmacies. – 7 hours ...

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09/28/10
NCPA Praises Senate, House Action to Extend Medicare's Durable ...

legislation (H.R. 3663) sponsored by Reps. Zack Space (D-OH), Lee Terry (R-NE), Marion Berry (D-AR), Geoff Davis (R-KY), Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO), Charles Gonzalez (D-TX), Walter Jones (R-NC), Charlie Melancon (D-LA), ...

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09/14/10
NCPA Applauds House of Representatives for Passing Bill ...

The U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 3663, a bill introduced yesterday by Reps. Zach Space (D-OH) and Lee Terry (R-NE) extending the accreditation deadline for pharmacies providing Medicare ...

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