Hellpp Act Helping Ensure Life- And Limb-Saving Access To Podiatric Physicians Act

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The HELLPP Act, also known as the Helping Ensure Life- and Limb-Saving Access to Podiatric Physicians Act, aims to improve access to podiatric physicians for Medicare beneficiaries. The bill allows podiatrists to participate in accountable care organizations (ACOs) and serve as primary care providers for diabetic foot conditions. It also expands coverage for services provided by podiatrists under Medicare. This legislation is designed to enhance healthcare options for patients with foot-related issues, particularly those with diabetes, by recognizing the expertise of podiatric physicians and expanding their role within the Medicare system.

• 2023-03-17: Introduced in House

• 2023-03-17: 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.

• 2023-03-24: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

• 2024-02-28: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Joyce (PA) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1634, a bill originally introduced by Representative Johnson (OH), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.