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S.438: Improved Medical Decision Incentive Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 13, 2009
- Latest Major Action Feb. 13, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Improved Medical Decision Incentive Act of 2009 - Allows a state health department to approve best practices in a course of, or as a means of treatment for, a particular condition, illness, or procedure, as the qualifying standard of care for the state in order to take advantage of the differential rates of payment implemented under the Social Security Act and the private insurance incentive under this Act. Requires a state health department,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Feb. 13, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) |