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H.R.7791: Value in Health Care Act of 2020
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 24, 2020
- Latest Major Action July 24, 2020
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 24, 2020
Bill Summary
Value in Health Care Act of 2020 This bill makes a series of changes to certain methodologies and components used in the Medicare Shared Savings Program. The program enables accountable care organizations (ACOs) to receive payments for savings stemming from care coordination and management. Among other changes, the bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to increase the shared savings rate for participating ACOs, as...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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July 24, 2020 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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July 24, 2020 |
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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July 24, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Peter Welch (D-Vt.) |