OPENING THE RECORD
OPENING THE RECORD
H.R. 1523 · 119TH CONGRESS
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CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Promoting Responsible and Effective Virtual Experiences through Novel Technology to Deliver Improved Access and Better Engagement with Tested and Evidence-based Strategies Act or the PREVENT DIABETES Act
This bill allows health care entities to provide virtual services under the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program for an additional three years.
The Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program offers Medicare beneficiaries who are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes specialized training and education regarding diet, exercise, and other behavioral changes. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued temporary authorization for entities participating in the program to provide these services virtually until December 31, 2027.
The bill extends the authorization for virtual services until December 31, 2030.
Written by the Congressional Research Service for this version of the bill. Later versions may differ. Read at Congress.gov.