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H.R.8254: BETTER Kidney Care Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Sept. 15, 2020
- Latest Major Action Sept. 15, 2020
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
88 (52 Democrats, 36 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Sept. 15, 2020
Bill Summary
Bringing Enhanced Treatments and Therapies to ESRD Recipients Kidney Care Act or the BETTER Kidney Care Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish a demonstration program for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Under the program, renal dialysis facilities, kidney disease specialists, physician practices, and other health care practitioners may form an organization that...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Sept. 15, 2020 |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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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Sept. 15, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) |