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S.734: Medicare Hospice Benefit Amendments of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced May 12, 1997
- Latest Major Action May 12, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (4 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Medicare Hospice Benefit Amendments of 1997 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act with respect to hospice care to: (1) restructure the hospice care benefit period; (2) cover any other item or service which is specified in the plan and for which payment may otherwise be made under Medicare; (3) permit contracting with independent physicians or physician groups for hospice care services; (4) allow waiver of certain staffing...
(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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| May 12, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by John B. Breaux (D-La.) |