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H.R.5667: Rural ACO Provider Equity Act of 2016
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 7, 2016
- Latest Major Action July 15, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Rural ACO Provider Equity Act of 2016 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to establish additional requirements for assigning Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries to accountable care organizations (ACOs) under the Medicare shared savings program. (The program enables ACOs to receive payments for savings stemming from care coordination and management.) Specifically, the bill requires the basis for assignment to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 15, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| July 7, 2016 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| July 7, 2016 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| July 7, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Lynn Jenkins (R-Kan.) |