US Lawmakers Renew Push For Diabetes Telehealth Bill

Sen. Tim Scott has reintroduced the Prevent Diabetes Act in the US Senate that would direct Medicare to reimburse for virtual diabetes care, which includes paying for telehealth services.

South Carolina Republicans Sen. Tim Scott and Rep. Tom Rice have reintroduced the Prevent Diabetes Act in their respective houses
South Carolina Republicans Sen. Tim Scott and Rep. Tom Rice have reintroduced the Prevent Diabetes Act in their respective houses • Source: US Congress

US Sen. Tim Scott has reintroduced the Prevent Diabetes Act in the Senate Finance committee. If made into law, the bill would direct the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to pay for virtual treatments through the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP).

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