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- H.R.2279
H.R.2279: Eliminating Disparities in Breast Cancer Treatment Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 6, 2009
- Latest Major Action Oct. 8, 2009
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
63 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Eliminating Disparities in Breast Cancer Treatment Act of 2009 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a breast cancer treatment quality performance system to: (1) assess and disclose publicly, through the use of quality measures, the quality of care provided for the treatment of breast cancer by specified health care providers; and (2) base payment to such...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and 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 Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| May 6, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) |