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US HR9271

US HR9271
Dr. Joanne Smith Memorial Rehabilitation Innovation Centers Act of 2022


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Introduced
11/03/2022
In Committee
11/04/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL 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, which are defined as rehabilitation facilities that meet certain criteria, such as holding federal research designations and having a minimum Medicare estimated weight per discharge and teaching status. The bill also allows the Secretary to disseminate research and best practices from these centers to federal agencies, hospitals, and other organizations. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress with recommendations on preserving access to these rehabilitation innovation centers.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 11/04/2022)

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