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- H.CON.RES.144
H.CON.RES.144: Recognizing the value, benefits, and importance of community health centers as health care homes for millions of people in the United States.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 4, 2009
- Latest Major Action June 8, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
95 (79 Democrats, 17 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Recognizes that: (1) the current payment mechanisms for Federally-Qualified Health Centers in Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP, formerly known as SCHIP), and Medicare are essential to assuring access to quality, affordable, primary, and preventive care servies; and (2) any expansion of private insurance must include mechanisms to ensure the full participation of, and appropriate reimbursement to, such Centers to ensure...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| June 4, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Michael E. Capuano (D-Mass.) |