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Introduced
02/10/2020
02/10/2020
In Committee
02/12/2020
02/12/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish hospice program survey and enforcement procedures under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. This bill establishes survey requirements for, and enforcement mechanisms against, certified hospice programs under Medicare. Specifically, certified programs must undergo periodic surveys by a state, local, or approved accreditation agency, as specified; the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must provide appropriate training for surveyors and publish information relating to survey results on its website. The CMS must also (1) conduct more frequent surveys of programs that are found to be noncompliant with applicable standards; and (2) take specified enforcement actions against such programs, based on the severity of the deficiencies. Enforcement actions include civil penalties, suspended Medicare payments, and termination of program certification.
AI Summary
This bill establishes survey requirements for, and enforcement mechanisms against, certified hospice programs under Medicare. Specifically, it requires certified programs to undergo periodic surveys by a state, local, or approved accreditation agency, and for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide training for surveyors and publish survey results online. It also directs CMS to conduct more frequent surveys of non-compliant programs and take enforcement actions, such as civil penalties, suspended payments, and program termination, based on the severity of the deficiencies. The bill also increases payment reductions for hospice programs that fail to meet quality data reporting requirements.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 544. (on 12/17/2020)
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