To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prevent overpayment for hospital discharges to post-acute care services by eliminating the limitation on the number of diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) subject to the special transfer policy.

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1. 1999-05-25

   Introduced in House

2. 1999-05-25

   Introduced in House

3. 1999-05-25

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1081-1082)

4. 1999-05-25

   Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, 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.

5. 1999-05-25

   Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, 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.

6. 1999-05-25

   Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, 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.

7. 1999-06-07

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

8. 1999-06-23

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.