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H.R.3987: To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to promote the use of health information technology to better coordinate health care.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Nov. 3, 2009
- Latest Major Action Nov. 4, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends title XI of the Social Security Act to exclude (provide safe harbors for) the practical or other advantages resulting from health information technology or related installation, maintenance, support, or training services from the ban on hospital payments to physicians (kickbacks) to induce reduction or limitation of services, which are subject to antikickback civil penalties. Exempts related nonmonetary remunerations meeting specified...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and 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.
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Nov. 3, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) |