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H.R.2559: Hospital Outpatient Department Truth-in-Advertising Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Sept. 25, 1997
- Latest Major Action Oct. 15, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Hospital Outpatient Department Truth-in-Advertising Act of 1997 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to prohibit payment under Medicare part A (Hospital Insurance) or part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) for any expenses incurred for items or services for hospital outpatient services unless the facility in which they are furnished is located in: (1) the same building in which the hospital provides inpatient hospital...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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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.
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to House Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
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| Sept. 25, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Pete Stark (D-Calif.) |