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H.R.4580: ACO Improvement Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Dec. 6, 2017
- Latest Major Action Dec. 8, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Dec. 6, 2017
Bill Summary
ACO Improvement Act of 2017 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow an accountable care organization (ACO) to: (1) reduce or eliminate certain cost-sharing for primary care services provided within the ACO's network; (2) develop incentives to encourage patient engagement; (3) elect prospective assignment of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries; and (4) if specified requirements are met, distribute internal...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Dec. 8, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Dec. 6, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Dec. 6, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Peter Welch (D-Vt.) |