H.R. 4371 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services.
H.R. 4371 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Dec 16, 2009, sponsored by Charles A. Gonzalez with 129 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Dec 16, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 129
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to authorize continued use of 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to contract with an independent entity to study and report to Congress on the practice expense methodology used to determine relative value units under this Act to determine whether the cost finding, i…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Charles A. Gonzalez (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 73 Democrats, 56 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 16, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Dec 19, 2009)
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