United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2912 (105th)
Medicare Venipuncture Fairness Act of 1997
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7 November 1997
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1552-1553)
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Summary
Medicare Venipuncture Fairness Act of 1997 - Amends the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 to repeal provisions denying payment for home health benefits based solely on venipuncture to obtain a blood sample. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to study and report to the Congress with respect to the provision of home health services consisting of venipuncture under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 7 November 1997
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Introduced in House · EN · 7 November 1997
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 7 November 1997
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/2912
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/105/hr/2912