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US HR3910

US HR3910
Equality in Medicare and Medicaid Treatment Act of 2019


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Introduced
07/23/2019
In Committee
07/24/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve access to care for all Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries through models tested under the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, and for other purposes. 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.

AI Summary

This bill, the Equality in Medicare and Medicaid Treatment Act of 2019, aims to improve access to care for all Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries through models tested under the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). The key provisions of the bill include: 1) Requiring CMMI to test a payment model that addresses social determinants of health and health disparities, particularly for minorities, underserved areas, and high-risk individuals; 2) Incorporating consideration of such factors into the selection, implementation, and evaluation of other CMMI models; 3) Requiring CMMI to consult with the Office of Minority Health in the selection and expansion of models; and 4) Mandating annual reports on the effectiveness of CMMI interventions in addressing social determinants of health and reducing health disparities among Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (22)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 07/24/2019)

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