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New Home Dialysis Monitoring Devices: Enhanced Patient Safety

This act allows Medicare to cover the costs of monitoring devices that detect blood leakage during home dialysis. This aims to enhance the safety of patients undergoing home dialysis by minimizing the risk of serious complications. Patients can feel more secure, and their home care will become safer.
Key points
Medicare will cover the costs of special alarm devices for home dialysis patients that detect blood leakage.
These devices aim to prevent serious complications and increase the safety of individuals undergoing home dialysis.
New payment rules for these devices will take effect one year after the act's enactment, applying to new and respite patients.
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Print number: 118_HR_3118
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]
Process start date: 2023-05-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Home Dialysis Risk Prevention Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3118.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Medicare will cover the costs of special alarm devices for home dialysis patients that detect blood leakage.
  • These devices aim to prevent serious complications and increase the safety of individuals undergoing home dialysis.
  • New payment rules for these devices will take effect one year after the act's enactment, applying to new and respite patients.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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