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H.R. 5254

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Diabetic Vision Loss and Blindness Prevention Act of 2019
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Committee
Latest Action · November 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
November 22, 2019
Cosponsors (5)
3D 2R
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Diabetic Vision Loss and Blindness Prevention Act of 2019 This bill provides for Medicare coverage of digital retinal imaging with remote interpretation, which is used to detect or assess a certain diabetic eye condition. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must ensure that beneficiaries who receive such services are also given information about available diabetes self-management training and that such training includes information about the importance of annual eye exams.

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