H.R. 6413 (112th): Medicare Transitional Care Act of 2012

Introduced:
Sep 14, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Earl Blumenauer [D-OR3]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on September 14, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Sep 14, 2012
Referred to Committee Sep 14, 2012
Cosponsors
6 cosponsors (5D, 1R) (show)
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

House Ways and Means

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Full Title

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover transitional care services to improve the quality and cost effectiveness of care under the Medicare Program.

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Last updated Sep 14, 2012.
20 pages

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9/14/2012--Introduced.
Medicare Transitional Care Act of 2012 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover transitional care services for qualified individuals provided by a transitional care clinician acting as an employee of a qualified transitional care entity, such as a hospital (or a critical care hospital), a home health agency, a primary care practice, a federally qualified health center, a long-term care facility, a medical home, an appropriate community-based organization, an assisted living center, or an accountable care organization.

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