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S.1580: Medicare Venipuncture Assessment Act of 1998
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 28, 1998
- Latest Major Action Jan. 28, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (5 Democrats, 13 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Medicare Venipuncture Assessment Act of 1998 - Amends the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 to place an 18-month moratorium on the prohibition against payment for home health services consisting of venipuncture solely for purposes of obtaining a blood sample. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to study and report to the Congress with respect to the provision of home health services consisting of venipuncture under title XVIII...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Jan. 28, 1998 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard C. Shelby (R-Ala.) |