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H.R. 3391 107th Congress House

Medicare Regulatory and Contracting Reform Act of 2001

Official title: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide regulatory relief and contracting flexibility under the Medicare Program.

Introduced: December 4, 2001 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 20, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec 5, 2001
Received in the Senate.
Dec 4, 2001
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 4, 2001
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 467). (text: CR H8778-8793)
Dec 4, 2001
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 4, 2001
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3391.
Dec 4, 2001
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8778-8801, H8814-8815)
Dec 4, 2001
Mrs. Johnson (CT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 4, 2001
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dec 4, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Dec 4, 2001
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 4, 2001 House · vote #467 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 408–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action December 20, 2001

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Medicare Regulatory and Contracting Reform Act of 2001 - Amends part D (Miscellaneous) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to: (1) a regular timeline for the publication of final regulations; and (2) contracts with Medicare administrative contractors.

Outlines requirements for provider education and technical assistance under Medicare.

Amends SSA title XVIII part D with respect to the Practicing Physicians Advisory Council to direct the Secretary to appoint a Medicare Provider Ombudsman to: (1) assist confidentially service providers and suppliers with respect to grievances and requests for information; and (2) submit recommendations to the Secretary for improvement in Medicare administration.

Amends SSA title XVIII to direct the Secretary to appoint a Medicare Beneficiary Ombudsman to assist Medicare beneficiaries with respect to grievances and requests for information.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a demonstration program making certain technical assistance available, upon request on a voluntary basis, to small providers of services or suppliers to evaluate their billing and related systems for compliance with the applicable Medicare requirements.

Outlines requirements with respect to provider appeals and recovery. Directs the Secretary to establish a process for expedited access to judicial review.

Amends SSA title XVIII part D with respect to: (1) the Medicare Integrity Program to provide for the recovery of overpayments; and (2) agreements with service providers to direct the Secretary to establish a process for enrollment of Medicare service providers and suppliers.

Prohibits the Secretary from implementing any documentation guidelines for evaluation and management physician services under Medicare unless the Secretary has, among other things, established a plan with specific goals and a schedule for improving the use of such guidelines.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2768 Medicare Regulatory and Contracting Reform Act of 2001
 Bill text 3 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 11
All 11 Democratic 1
Burr, Richard
· Dec 4, 2001
CRANE, PHILIP
· Dec 4, 2001
DEUTSCH, PETER
· Dec 4, 2001
DUNN, JENNIFER
· Dec 4, 2001
GREENWOOD, JAMES
· Dec 4, 2001
KLECZKA, GERALD
· Dec 4, 2001
MCCARTHY, KAREN
· Dec 4, 2001
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Dec 4, 2001
STENHOLM, CHARLES
· Dec 4, 2001
TAUZIN, W.
· Dec 4, 2001
Toomey, Patrick
· Dec 4, 2001
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