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S.1149: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require reporting of certain data by providers and suppliers of air ambulance services for purposes of reforming reimbursements for such services under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 30, 2015
- Latest Major Action April 30, 2015
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (1 Democrat, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, with respect to air ambulance services furnished during 2017 or any subsequent year, to reduce the mandatory percentage increase (inflation adjustment) for payments under the fee schedule by 2.0% for any supplier or provider that fails to submit to the Secretary specified data. The Secretary is required to select at least...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 30, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| April 30, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by David Vitter (R-La.) |