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H.R.4848: HIP Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 23, 2016
- Latest Major Action March 30, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (1 Democrat, 23 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Healthy Inpatient Procedures Act of 2016 or the HIP Act This bill delays and suspends implementation of Medicare's Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model, which tests episode-based payment and quality measurement for care associated with hip and knee replacements. The bill also reduces and rescinds specified FY2017 and FY2018 funding that was appropriated for the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 30, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 25, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 23, 2016 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| March 23, 2016 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| March 23, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Tom Price (R-Ga.) |