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H.R. 1616: Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act

This bill, titled the Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act, aims to amend the Social Security Act to improve access to diabetic shoes for individuals with diabetes through the Medicare program. Here’s a breakdown of what the bill proposes:

Key Provisions

Coverage Expansion: The bill allows nurse practitioners and physician assistants to meet the documentation requirements needed for Medicare to cover certain diabetic shoes. Previously, only physicians were authorized to fulfill these requirements.
Specific Amendments: The proposed changes involve adding "nurse practitioners" and "physician assistants" in parts of the legislation that originally referenced only "physicians". The adjustments are made in two sections of the Social Security Act to ensure these healthcare providers can also provide necessary documentation.

Impact of the Changes

Increased Access: By permitting more types of healthcare providers to provide documentation, the bill is expected to make it easier for patients with diabetes to obtain diabetic shoes, which are important for foot health and preventing complications.
Potential Reduction in Administrative Barriers: This could reduce the processing time for claims and improve overall availability of necessary footwear for patients.

Background

Diabetic shoes are specialized footwear designed to reduce the risk of foot injuries and complications in individuals with diabetes. By broadening the types of medical professionals who can meet documentation needs, the legislation aims to facilitate better management of diabetic health care.

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Actions

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Date	Action
Feb. 26, 2025	Introduced in House
Feb. 26, 2025	Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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