HR 8615
ARC Act of 2020
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Bill overview
The Amputation Reduction and Compassion Act of 2020 (ARC Act) aims to reduce amputations caused by peripheral artery disease (PAD) by expanding Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance coverage for PAD screening tests. It requires the development of educational programs and quality measures to promote PAD awareness and treatment. The bill also mandates that group health plans and health insurance issuers provide similar coverage, ultimately reducing the risk of avoidable amputations, particularly among at-risk populations like African Americans, Native Americans, and Hispanics.
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Primary sponsor
Donald M., Jr. Payne
Cosponsors
Bobby L. Rush
Eddie Bernice Johnson
Lisa [D-DE-At Large] Blunt Rochester
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