H.R. 5449 — Medicare Partial Hospitalization Services Restoration and Integrity Act of 2000 | PoliFocus

H.R. 5449106th Congress

Medicare Partial Hospitalization Services Restoration and Integrity Act of 2000

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to combat fraud and abuse under the Medicare Program with respect to partial hospitalization services.

Subjects

Health

Summary

Medicare Partial Hospitalization Services Restoration and Integrity Act of 2000 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to revise the definition of mental health partial hospitalization services, requiring a direct patient-physician encounter before the prescription of such services in a hospital or community mental health center. Prohibits partial hospitalization services in a skilled nursing facility, residential treatment facility, or other residential setting. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for periodic recertification of each community mental health center furnishing partial hospitalization services.

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Legislative Actions

2000-10-11
Introduced in House
2000-10-11
Introduced in House
2000-10-11
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.
2000-10-11
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.
2000-10-11
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.
2000-10-12
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1757-1759)
2000-10-20
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
2000-10-20
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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