H.R. 3166

Referred to Committee

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide under the Medicare program for independent accreditation for dialysis facilities and assurance of high quality surveys with respect to such facilities.

Introduced 7/6/2017•115th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

7/20/2017 • House

Summary

This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow renal dialysis facilities to be accredited by an approved accreditation body for participation in the Medicare program. The bill also establishes a time frame with respect to initial surveys of renal dialysis facilities.

Introduced in House • 7/6/2017

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health

Digestive and metabolic diseasesHealth facilities and institutionsLicensing and registrationsMedicare

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Sponsor

Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2]

Republican • KS-2

Cosponsors (1)

Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]

D-GA-5

Joined 7/6/2017

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

July 6, 2017

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.

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