H.R.3940: Meaningful Use Hardship Relief Act of 2015

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about health
  • Introduced Nov. 5, 2015
  • Latest Major Action Nov. 6, 2015

Bill Sponsor

Bill Cosponsors

98 (14 Democrats, 84 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Meaningful Use Hardship Relief Act of 2015 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to create a blanket exception for providers from the application of certain negative payment adjustments for failing to comply, during the 2015 reporting period, with requirements related to the meaningful use of electronic health records. Under current law, providers may be exempted due to significant hardship on a case-by-case basis.

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 2 statements associated with H.R.3940.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Nov. 6, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov. 5, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov. 5, 2015
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
Nov. 5, 2015
Referred to House Ways and Means
Nov. 5, 2015

Introduced in the House by Tom Price (R-Ga.)

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