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H.R.1470: SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2015
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 19, 2015
- Latest Major Action March 31, 2015
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (7 Democrats, 14 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 19, 2015
Bill Summary
SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2015 Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSAct) to: (1) remove sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology from the determination of annual conversion factors in the formula for payment for physicians' services, and (2) revise the update in rates for 2015 and subsequent years. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a Merit-based Incentive...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 31, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| March 27, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 20, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 19, 2015 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| March 19, 2015 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| March 19, 2015 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| March 19, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas) |