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- H.R.6537
H.R.6537: Improving Care for Kidney Patients Act of 2010
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Dec. 16, 2010
- Latest Major Action Dec. 16, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Improving Care for Kidney Patients Act of 2010 - Amends titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act with respect to kidney disease benefits. Sets at 100% the federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) with respect to the placement of an arteriovenous fistula or graft in the hemodialysis treatment of Medicaid beneficiaries. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), acting through the Director of the...
(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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| Dec. 16, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by John Lewis (D-Ga.) |