H.R.4317: To provide for a pilot program for the use of optical memory cards under the Medicare and Medicaid Programs.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced July 23, 1998
  • Latest Major Action Aug. 17, 1998

Bill Summary

Directs the Administrator of the Health Care Financing Administration to provide for a pilot program to examine the use of optical memory cards for the storage of identification and medical records information on Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries under titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act. Authorizes appropriations.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Referred to House Commerce
Referred to House Ways and Means
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
July 23, 1998

Introduced in the House by Robert E. Andrews (D-N.J.)

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