Medicare Regulatory and Contracting Reform Act of 2001

Summary

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.

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 20 December 2001

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 20 December 2001

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 4 December 2001

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 4 December 2001

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 4 December 2001

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 4 December 2001

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 4 December 2001

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 4 December 2001

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