H.R. 5712 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Physician Payment and Therapy Relief Act of 2010
H.R. 5712 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Jul 13, 2010, sponsored by Sander M. Levin with 4 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 13, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 111-286
What it does
Physician Payment and Therapy Relief Act of 2010 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to continue the existing 2.2% physician payment update that expires November 30, 2010, for an additional month through December 31, 2010. Applies a 20% reduction, rather than the current 25% reduction, in the discount for certain multiple therapy services furnished on or after January 1, 2011.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sander M. Levin (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 13, 2010
- Passed the HouseJul 14, 2010
- Passed the SenateNov 18, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentNov 29, 2010
- Became lawNov 30, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-286. (Nov 30, 2010)
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Other Health bills in the 111th Congress
- H.R. 2: Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009
- H.R. 1256: Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
- H.R. 3663: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay the date on which the accreditation…
- S. 1793: Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009
- H.R. 3961: Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009
- H.R. 3590: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
- H.R. 4872: Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010
- H.R. 3962: Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010
- S. 2781: Rosa's Law
- S. 3751: Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2010
Committees
- Ways and Means Committee
- Budget Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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