House Bill 3910
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Equality in Medicare and Medicaid Treatment Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 23, 2019
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Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3910
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
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Summary
Equality in Medicare and Medicaid Treatment Act of 2019
This bill requires the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a payment model that addresses social determinants of health and health disparities, particularly with respect to minorities, underserved areas, and high-risk individuals. The bill also generally incorporates consideration of such factors into the selection, implementation, and evaluation of other models, including the decision as to whether to expand a model's duration and scope.
July 23, 2019
07/24/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
07/23/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
07/23/2019
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.
07/23/2019
Introduced in House
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Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:28 PM