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US S2834

US S2834
Dr. Joanne Smith Memorial Rehabilitation Innovation Centers Act of 2022


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Introduced
09/23/2021
In Committee
09/23/2021
Crossed Over
12/12/2022
Passed
12/28/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/05/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to rehabilitation innovation centers under the Medicare program.

AI Summary

This bill, the "Dr. Joanne Smith Memorial Rehabilitation Innovation Centers Act of 2022," aims to preserve access to rehabilitation innovation centers under the Medicare program. It amends the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publicly recognize and list all rehabilitation innovation centers, defined as facilities that meet certain criteria related to Medicare reimbursement, research designations, and research activities. The bill also allows the Secretary to waive some of the requirements and to implement the provisions through program instruction. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress with recommendations on actions to preserve access to these rehabilitation innovation centers.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Became Public Law No: 117-341. (on 01/05/2023)

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