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Ambulatory Care Quality Improvement Act of 1992

Introduced: October 2, 1992 Introduced by: Wyden, Ron Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Oct 16, 1992
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Oct 6, 1992
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 2, 1992
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Oct 2, 1992
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 2, 1992
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Ambulatory Care Quality Improvement Act of 1992 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program under which ambulatory surgery facilities and ambulatory emergecy care facilities are certified to assure that health care services are safely and effectively performed in such facilities. Sets forth certification requirements.

Requires the Secretary to regularly inspect such facilities and approve accreditation organizations.

Provides judicial review provisions for facilities which have had their certifications withdrawn or suspended.

Requires the Comptroller General to study the Social Security program and State quality assurance programs for ambulatory surgery and emergency care facilities for comparisons with programs under this Act and report to specified congressional committees with findings.

Authorizes the Secretary to require fee payments to cover the cost of developing and administering the certification program.

What's happening now October 16, 1992

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6096: Ambulatory Care Quality Improvement Act of 1992. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-6096/
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"H.R. 6096: Ambulatory Care Quality Improvement Act of 1992." 102nd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-6096/.
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