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Access to Assistive Technologies for Amputees Study Act

This act mandates a study on access to assistive technologies, such as prosthetics, for individuals who have experienced amputation or live with limb differences. The goal is to evaluate whether insurance and other support systems provide adequate access to these devices, potentially impacting citizens' quality of life and return to work.
Key points
Evaluation of whether health insurance adequately covers the costs of prosthetics and other assistive devices.
Analysis of timely access to care and information about available technologies.
Comparison of data on access and treatment outcomes across Medicare, Department of Veterans Affairs, and commercial health insurance markets.
Investigation of the impact of access to technology on patients' return to work and reduction of health complications.
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Print number: 117_HR_2461
Sponsor: Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1]
Process start date: 2021-04-13