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Introduced
07/23/2019
07/23/2019
In Committee
07/24/2019
07/24/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
John Lewis (D)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
Joyce Beatty (D),
Earl Blumenauer (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Danny Davis (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Lloyd Doggett (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Jimmy Gomez (D),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Brian Higgins (D),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
John Larson (D),
Lucy McBath (D),
Bill Pascrell (D),
Linda Sánchez (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Lauren Underwood (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 07/24/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3910/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3910/BILLS-116hr3910ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3910/BILLS-116hr3910ih.pdf.pdf |
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