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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; AMENDMENTS TO SOCIAL SECURITY ACT; REFERENCES TO BIPA AND SECRETARY; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
TITLE I--MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT
SEC. 101. ESTABLISHMENT OF A MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT.
`PART D--VOLUNTARY PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT PROGRAM
`SEC. 1860A. BENEFITS; ELIGIBILITY; ENROLLMENT; AND COVERAGE PERIOD.
`SEC. 1860B. REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFIED PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE.
`SEC. 1860C. BENEFICIARY PROTECTIONS FOR QUALIFIED PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE.
`SEC. 1860D. REQUIREMENTS FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN (PDP) SPONSORS; CONTRACTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARDS.
`SEC. 1860E. PROCESS FOR BENEFICIARIES TO SELECT QUALIFIED PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE.
`SEC. 1860F. SUBMISSION OF BIDS.
`SEC. 1860G. PREMIUM AND COST-SHARING SUBSIDIES FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS.
`SEC. 1860H. SUBSIDIES FOR ALL MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES FOR QUALIFIED PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE.
`SEC. 1860I. MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG TRUST FUND.
`SEC. 1860J. DEFINITIONS; TREATMENT OF REFERENCES TO PROVISIONS IN PART C.
SEC. 102. OFFERING OF QUALIFIED PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE UNDER THE MEDICARE+CHOICE PROGRAM.
SEC. 103. MEDICAID AMENDMENTS.
`SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT
SEC. 104. MEDIGAP TRANSITION.
SEC. 105. MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARD ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM.
`MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARD ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM
TITLE II--MEDICARE+CHOICE REVITALIZATION AND MEDICARE+CHOICE COMPETITION PROGRAM
Subtitle A--Medicare+Choice Revitalization
SEC. 201. MEDICARE+CHOICE IMPROVEMENTS.
SEC. 202. MAKING PERMANENT CHANGE IN MEDICARE+CHOICE REPORTING DEADLINES AND ANNUAL, COORDINATED ELECTION PERIOD.
SEC. 203. AVOIDING DUPLICATIVE STATE REGULATION.
SEC. 204. SPECIALIZED MEDICARE+CHOICE PLANS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS BENEFICIARIES.
SEC. 205. MEDICARE MSAS.
SEC. 206. EXTENSION OF REASONABLE COST AND SHMO CONTRACTS.
SEC. 207. EXTENSION OF MUNICIPAL HEALTH SERVICE DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.
Subtitle B--Medicare+Choice Competition Program
SEC. 211. MEDICARE+CHOICE COMPETITION PROGRAM.
SEC. 212. DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM FOR COMPETITIVE-DEMONSTRATION AREAS.
SEC. 213. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.
TITLE III--RURAL HEALTH CARE IMPROVEMENTS
SEC. 301. REFERENCE TO FULL MARKET BASKET INCREASE FOR SOLE COMMUNITY HOSPITALS.
SEC. 303. 2-YEAR PHASED-IN INCREASE IN THE STANDARDIZED AMOUNT IN RURAL AND SMALL URBAN AREAS TO ACHIEVE A SINGLE, UNIFORM...SEC. 304. MORE FREQUENT UPDATE IN WEIGHTS USED IN HOSPITAL MARKET BASKET.
SEC. 305. IMPROVEMENTS TO CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL PROGRAM.
SEC. 306. EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY INCREASE FOR HOME HEALTH SERVICES FURNISHED IN A RURAL AREA.
SEC. 308. REFERENCE TO PRIORITY FOR HOSPITALS LOCATED IN RURAL OR SMALL URBAN AREAS IN REDISTRIBUTION OF UNUSED GRADUATE...SEC. 309. GAO STUDY OF GEOGRAPHIC DIFFERENCES IN PAYMENTS FOR PHYSICIANS' SERVICES.
SEC. 310. PROVIDING SAFE HARBOR FOR CERTAIN COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS THAT BENEFIT MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS.
SEC. 311. RELIEF FOR CERTAIN NON-TEACHING HOSPITALS.
TITLE IV--PROVISIONS RELATING TO PART A
Subtitle A--Inpatient Hospital Services
SEC. 401. REVISION OF ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL PAYMENT UPDATES.
SEC. 402. 2-YEAR INCREASE IN LEVEL OF ADJUSTMENT FOR INDIRECT COSTS OF MEDICAL EDUCATION (IME).
SEC. 403. RECOGNITION OF NEW MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES UNDER INPATIENT HOSPITAL PPS.
SEC. 404. PHASE-IN OF FEDERAL RATE FOR HOSPITALS IN PUERTO RICO.
SEC. 406. REFERENCE TO PROVISION RELATING TO 2-YEAR PHASED-IN INCREASE IN THE STANDARDIZED AMOUNT IN RURAL AND SMALL URBAN...SEC. 407. REFERENCE TO PROVISION FOR MORE FREQUENT UPDATES IN THE WEIGHTS USED IN HOSPITAL MARKET BASKET.
SEC. 408. REFERENCE TO PROVISION MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL PROGRAM.
Subtitle B--Skilled Nursing Facility Services
SEC. 411. PAYMENT FOR COVERED SKILLED NURSING FACILITY SERVICES.
Subtitle C--Hospice
SEC. 421. COVERAGE OF HOSPICE CONSULTATION SERVICES.
SEC. 422. 10 PERCENT INCREASE IN PAYMENT FOR HOSPICE CARE FURNISHED IN A FRONTIER AREA.
SEC. 423. RURAL HOSPICE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.
Subtitle D--Other Provisions
SEC. 431. DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR USE OF RECOVERY AUDIT CONTRACTORS.
TITLE V--PROVISIONS RELATING TO PART B
Subtitle A--Physicians' Services
SEC. 501. REVISION OF UPDATES FOR PHYSICIANS' SERVICES.
SEC. 502. STUDIES ON ACCESS TO PHYSICIANS' SERVICES.
SEC. 503. MEDPAC REPORT ON PAYMENT FOR PHYSICIANS' SERVICES.
SEC. 504. 1-YEAR EXTENSION OF TREATMENT OF CERTAIN PHYSICIAN PATHOLOGY SERVICES UNDER MEDICARE.
Subtitle B--Other Services
SEC. 511. COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ITEMS AND SERVICES.
`COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ITEMS AND SERVICES
SEC. 512. PAYMENT FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES.
SEC. 513. 2-YEAR EXTENSION OF MORATORIUM ON THERAPY CAPS; PROVISIONS RELATING TO REPORTS.
SEC. 514. ACCELERATED IMPLEMENTATION OF 20 PERCENT COINSURANCE FOR HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT (OPD) SERVICES; OTHER OPD...SEC. 515. COVERAGE OF AN INITIAL PREVENTIVE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION.
`INITIAL PREVENTIVE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
SEC. 516. RENAL DIALYSIS SERVICES.
SEC. 517. IMPROVED PAYMENT FOR CERTAIN MAMMOGRAPHY SERVICES.
SEC. 518. WAIVER OF PART B LATE ENROLLMENT PENALTY FOR CERTAIN MILITARY RETIREES; SPECIAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD.
SEC. 519. COVERAGE OF CHOLESTEROL AND BLOOD LIPID SCREENING.
`CHOLESTEROL AND OTHER BLOOD LIPID SCREENING TEST
TITLE VI--PROVISIONS RELATING TO PARTS A AND B
Subtitle A--Home Health Services
SEC. 601. ELIMINATION OF 15 PERCENT REDUCTION IN PAYMENT RATES UNDER THE PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM.
SEC. 602. ESTABLISHMENT OF REDUCED COPAYMENT FOR A HOME HEALTH SERVICE EPISODE OF CARE FOR CERTAIN BENEFICIARIES.
SEC. 603. UPDATE IN HOME HEALTH SERVICES.
SEC. 604. OASIS TASK FORCE; SUSPENSION OF CERTAIN OASIS DATA COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS PENDING TASK FORCE SUBMITTAL OF REPORT.
SEC. 605. MEDPAC STUDY ON MEDICARE MARGINS OF HOME HEALTH AGENCIES.
Subtitle B--Direct Graduate Medical Education
SEC. 611. EXTENSION OF UPDATE LIMITATION ON HIGH COST PROGRAMS.
SEC. 612. REDISTRIBUTION OF UNUSED RESIDENT POSITIONS.
Subtitle C--Other Provisions
SEC. 621. MODIFICATIONS TO MEDICARE PAYMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION (MEDPAC).
SEC. 622. DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR DISEASE MANAGEMENT FOR CERTAIN MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES WITH DIABETES.
SEC. 623. DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR MEDICAL ADULT DAY CARE SERVICES.
TITLE VII--MEDICARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
SEC. 701. ESTABLISHMENT OF MEDICARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION.
`MEDICARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
TITLE VIII--REGULATORY REDUCTION AND CONTRACTING REFORM
Subtitle A--Regulatory Reform
SEC. 801. CONSTRUCTION; DEFINITION OF SUPPLIER.
`SUPPLIER
SEC. 802. ISSUANCE OF REGULATIONS.
SEC. 803. COMPLIANCE WITH CHANGES IN REGULATIONS AND POLICIES.
SEC. 804. REPORTS AND STUDIES RELATING TO REGULATORY REFORM.
Subtitle B--Contracting Reform
SEC. 811. INCREASED FLEXIBILITY IN MEDICARE ADMINISTRATION.
`CONTRACTS WITH MEDICARE ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTORS
`PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF PART A'.
`PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF PART B'.
SEC. 812. REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION SECURITY FOR MEDICARE ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTORS.
Subtitle C--Education and Outreach
SEC. 821. PROVIDER EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.
`PROVIDER EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
SEC. 822. SMALL PROVIDER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.
SEC. 823. MEDICARE PROVIDER OMBUDSMAN; MEDICARE BENEFICIARY OMBUDSMAN.
`MEDICARE BENEFICIARY OMBUDSMAN
SEC. 824. BENEFICIARY OUTREACH DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.
Subtitle D--Appeals and Recovery
SEC. 831. TRANSFER OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR MEDICARE APPEALS.
SEC. 832. PROCESS FOR EXPEDITED ACCESS TO REVIEW.
SEC. 833. REVISIONS TO MEDICARE APPEALS PROCESS.
SEC. 834. PREPAYMENT REVIEW.
SEC. 835. RECOVERY OF OVERPAYMENTS.
SEC. 836. PROVIDER ENROLLMENT PROCESS; RIGHT OF APPEAL.
SEC. 837. PROCESS FOR CORRECTION OF MINOR ERRORS AND OMISSIONS ON CLAIMS WITHOUT PURSUING APPEALS PROCESS.
SEC. 838. PRIOR DETERMINATION PROCESS FOR CERTAIN ITEMS AND SERVICES; ADVANCE BENEFICIARY NOTICES.
Subtitle E--Miscellaneous Provisions
SEC. 841. POLICY DEVELOPMENT REGARDING EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT (E & M) DOCUMENTATION GUIDELINES.
SEC. 842. IMPROVEMENT IN OVERSIGHT OF TECHNOLOGY AND COVERAGE.
SEC. 843. TREATMENT OF HOSPITALS FOR CERTAIN SERVICES UNDER MEDICARE SECONDARY PAYOR (MSP) PROVISIONS.
SEC. 844. EMTALA IMPROVEMENTS.
SEC. 845. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT AND LABOR ACT (EMTALA) TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP.
SEC. 846. AUTHORIZING USE OF ARRANGEMENTS WITH OTHER HOSPICE PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE CORE HOSPICE SERVICES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
SEC. 847. APPLICATION OF OSHA BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS STANDARD TO CERTAIN HOSPITALS.
SEC. 848. BIPA-RELATED TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS AND CORRECTIONS.
SEC. 849. CONFORMING AUTHORITY TO WAIVE A PROGRAM EXCLUSION.
SEC. 850. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN DENTAL CLAIMS.
SEC. 851. ANNUAL PUBLICATION OF LIST OF NATIONAL COVERAGE DETERMINATIONS.
TITLE IX--MEDICAID, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND OTHER HEALTH PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--Medicaid Provisions
SEC. 901. NATIONAL BIPARTISAN COMMISSION ON THE FUTURE OF MEDICAID.
SEC. 902. GAO STUDY ON MEDICAID DRUG PAYMENT SYSTEM.
Subtitle B--Internet Pharmacies
SEC. 911. FINDINGS.
SEC. 912. AMENDMENT TO FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT.
`SEC. 503B. INTERNET PRESCRIPTION DRUG SALES.
SEC. 913. PUBLIC EDUCATION.
SEC. 914. STUDY REGARDING COORDINATION OF REGULATORY ACTIVITIES.
SEC. 915. EFFECTIVE DATE.
Subtitle C--Promotion of Electronic Prescription
SEC. 921. PROGRAM OF GRANTS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO IMPLEMENT ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAMS.
`SEC. 399O. GRANTS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO IMPLEMENT ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAMS.
Subtitle D--Treatment of Rare Diseases
SEC. 931. NIH OFFICE OF RARE DISEASES AT NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH.
`OFFICE OF RARE DISEASES
SEC. 932. RARE DISEASE REGIONAL CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE.
`RARE DISEASE REGIONAL CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE
Subtitle E--Other Provisions Relating to Drugs
SEC. 941. GAO STUDY REGARDING DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER ADVERTISING OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
SEC. 942. CERTAIN HEALTH PROFESSIONS PROGRAMS REGARDING PRACTICE OF PHARMACY.
`Subpart 3--Pharmacist Workforce Programs
`SEC. 771. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS.
`SEC. 772. DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.
`SEC. 773. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
`SEC. 774. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
I. INTRODUCTION
A. PURPOSE AND SUMMARY AND,
B. BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION
C. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS
II. EXPLANATION OF PROVISIONS
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SUBTITLE A--PROVISIONS RELATING TO PHYSICIANS' SERVICES
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SUBTITLE A--HOME HEALTH SERVICES
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TITLE VIII--REGULATORY REDUCTION AND CONTRACTING REFORM
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SUBTITLE A--REGULATORY REFORM
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TITLE IX--MEDICAID AND PUBLIC HEALTH ACT
SUBTITLE A--MEDICAID PROVISIONS
SUBTITLE B--INTERNET PHARMACIES
SUBTITLE C--PROMOTION OF ELECTRONIC PRESCRIBING
SUBTITLE D--TREATMENT OF RARE DISEASES
SUBTITLE E--OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO DRUGS
III. VOTES OF THE COMMITTEE
MOTION TO REPORT THE BILL
VOTES ON AMENDMENTS
IV. BUDGET EFFECTS OF THE BILL
A. COMMITTEE ESTIMATE OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS
B. STATEMENT REGARDING NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY AND TAX EXPENDITURES
C. COST ESTIMATE PREPARED BY THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE
CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE COST ESTIMATE
V. OTHER MATTERS REQUIRED TO BE DISCUSSED UNDER THE RULES OF THE HOUSE
A. COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
B. SUMMARY OF GENERAL PERFORMANCE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
C. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT
CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW MADE BY THE BILL, AS REPORTED
SOCIAL SECURITY ACT
TITLE XI--GENERAL PROVISIONS, PEER REVIEW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION
PART A--GENERAL PROVISIONS
SEC. 1108. ADDITIONAL GRANTS TO PUERTO RICO, THE VIRGIN ISLANDS, GUAM, AND AMERICAN SAMOA; LIMITATION ON TOTAL PAYMENTS.
APPOINTMENT OF ADVISORY COUNCIL AND OTHER ADVISORY GROUPS
EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES FROM PARTICIPATION IN MEDICARE AND STATE HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS
CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR ACTS INVOLVING FEDERAL HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS
PART B--PEER REVIEW OF THE UTILIZATION AND QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES
FUNCTIONS OF PEER REVIEW ORGANIZATIONS
TITLE XVIII--HEALTH INSURANCE FOR THE AGED AND DISABLED
NOTICE OF MEDICARE BENEFITS; MEDICARE AND MEDIGAP INFORMATION
MEDICARE PAYMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARD ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM
MEDICARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
MEDICARE BENEFICIARY OMBUDSMAN
PART A--HOSPITAL INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR THE AGED AND DISABLED
SCOPE OF BENEFITS
DEDUCTIBLES AND COINSURANCE
CONDITIONS OF AND LIMITATIONS ON PAYMENT FOR SERVICES
REQUIREMENT OF REQUESTS AND CERTIFICATIONS
PAYMENT FOR HOSPICE CARE
PAYMENT TO PROVIDERS OF SERVICES
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FEDERAL HOSPITAL INSURANCE TRUST FUND
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PART B--SUPPLEMENTARY MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR THE AGED AND DISABLED
PAYMENT OF BENEFITS
SPECIAL PAYMENT RULES FOR PARTICULAR ITEMS AND SERVICES
AMOUNTS OF PREMIUMS
FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTARY MEDICAL INSURANCE TRUST FUND
[Struck out->][ USE OF CARRIERS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF BENEFITS ][<-Struck out]
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF PART B
APPROPRIATIONS TO COVER GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTIONS AND CONTINGENCY RESERVE
[Struck out->][ SEC. 1847. DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS FOR COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION OF ITEMS AND SERVICES. ][<-Struck out]...COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ITEMS AND SERVICES
PAYMENT FOR PHYSICIANS' SERVICES
PART C--MEDICARE+CHOICE PROGRAM
ELIGIBILITY, ELECTION, AND ENROLLMENT
BENEFITS AND BENEFICIARY PROTECTIONS
PAYMENTS TO MEDICARE+CHOICE ORGANIZATIONS
PREMIUMS AND BID AMOUNTS.
ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARDS
DEFINITIONS; MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
PART D--VOLUNTARY PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT PROGRAM
SEC. 1860A. BENEFITS; ELIGIBILITY; ENROLLMENT; AND COVERAGE PERIOD.
SEC. 1860B. REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFIED PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE.
SEC. 1860C. BENEFICIARY PROTECTIONS FOR QUALIFIED PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE.
SEC. 1860D. REQUIREMENTS FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN (PDP) SPONSORS; CONTRACTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARDS.
SEC. 1860E. PROCESS FOR BENEFICIARIES TO SELECT QUALIFIED PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE.
SEC. 1860F. SUBMISSION OF BIDS.
SEC. 1860G. PREMIUM AND COST-SHARING SUBSIDIES FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS.
SEC. 1860H. SUBSIDIES FOR ALL MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES FOR QUALIFIED PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE.
SEC. 1860I. MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG TRUST FUND.
SEC. 1860J. DEFINITIONS; TREATMENT OF REFERENCES TO PROVISIONS IN PART C.
PART [Struck out->][ D ][<-Struck out] E--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
DEFINITIONS OF SERVICES, INSTITUTIONS, ETC.
SPELL OF ILLNESS
SUPPLIER
MEDICAL AND OTHER HEALTH SERVICES
HOSPICE CARE; HOSPICE PROGRAM
INITIAL PREVENTIVE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
CHOLESTEROL AND OTHER BLOOD LIPID SCREENING TEST
EXCLUSIONS FROM COVERAGE AND MEDICARE AS SECONDARY PAYER
AGREEMENTS WITH PROVIDERS OF SERVICES; ENROLLMENT PROCESSES
EXAMINATION AND TREATMENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND WOMEN IN LABOR
PRACTICING PHYSICIANS ADVISORY COUNCIL; MEDICARE PROVIDER OMBUDSMAN
DETERMINATIONS; APPEALS
REGULATIONS
CONTRACTS WITH MEDICARE ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTORS
PAYMENTS TO HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS AND COMPETITIVE MEDICAL PLANS
MEDICARE COVERAGE FOR END STAGE RENAL DISEASE PATIENTS
CERTIFICATION OF MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES
PAYMENT TO HOSPITALS FOR INPATIENT HOSPITAL SERVICES
PAYMENT TO SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES FOR ROUTINE SERVICE COSTS
PROVIDER EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
MEDICARE INTEGRITY PROGRAM
PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT FOR HOME HEALTH SERVICES
TITLE XIX--GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
STATE PLANS FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
PAYMENT TO STATES
SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT
REFERENCES TO LAWS DIRECTLY AFFECTING MEDICAID PROGRAM
SECTION 4018 OF THE OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1987
SEC. 4018. SPECIAL RULES.
SECTION 9215 OF THE CONSOLIDATED OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1985
SEC. 9215. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN MEDICARE MUNICIPAL HEALTH SERVICES DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.
MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND SCHIP BENEFITS IMPROVEMENT AND PROTECTION ACT OF 2000 (BIPA)
TITLE III--PROVISIONS RELATING TO PART A
Subtitle B--Adjustments to PPS Payments for Skilled Nursing Facilities
SEC. 312. INCREASE IN NURSING COMPONENT OF PPS FEDERAL RATE.
TITLE IV--PROVISIONS RELATING TO PART B
Subtitle C--Other Services
SEC. 422. UPDATE IN RENAL DIALYSIS COMPOSITE RATE.
TITLE V--PROVISIONS RELATING TO PARTS A AND B
Subtitle A--Home Health Services
SEC. 508. TEMPORARY INCREASE FOR HOME HEALTH SERVICES FURNISHED IN A RURAL AREA.
Subtitle E--Other Provisions
SEC. 542. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN PHYSICIAN PATHOLOGY SERVICES UNDER MEDICARE.
SEC. 547. CLARIFICATION OF APPLICATION OF TEMPORARY PAYMENT INCREASES FOR 2001.
TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE
PART III--EMPLOYEES
Subpart D--Pay and Allowances
CHAPTER 53--PAY RATES AND SYSTEMS
SUBCHAPTER II--EXECUTIVE SCHEDULE PAY RATES
Sec. 5314. Positions at level III
Sec. 5315. Positions at level IV
FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT
CHAPTER III--PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES
PROHIBITED ACTS
CHAPTER V--DRUGS AND DEVICES
SUBCHAPTER A--DRUGS AND DEVICES
SEC. 503B. INTERNET PRESCRIPTION DRUG SALES.
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT
TITLE III--GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE
PART P--ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
SEC. 399O. GRANTS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO IMPLEMENT ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAMS.
TITLE IV--NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES
PART A--NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
OFFICE OF RARE DISEASES
RARE DISEASE REGIONAL CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE
TITLE VII--HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION
PART E--HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE
Subpart 3--Pharmacist Workforce Programs
SEC. 771. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS.
SEC. 772. DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.
SEC. 773. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
SEC. 774. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
DISSENTING VIEWS
ADDITIONAL VIEWS OF CONGRESSMAN EARL POMEROY
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