Medicare Regulatory and Contracting Reform Act of 2003

Summary

Medicare Regulatory and Contracting Reform Act of 2003 - 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 assist confidentially service providers and suppliers with respect to grievances and requests for information. 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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Timeline

1. 13 February 2003

   Introduced

   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.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 13 February 2003

   Introduced

   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.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 13 February 2003

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 13 February 2003

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 3 March 2003

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

6. 10 March 2003

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

   Source: Committee

7. 20 March 2003

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

8. 20 March 2003

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 26 March 2003

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

10. 26 March 2003

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

11. 2 April 2003

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 13.

    Source: Committee

12. 2 April 2003

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

13. 11 April 2003

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 108-74, Part I.

    Source: Committee

14. 11 April 2003

    Introduced

    House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than April 29, 2003.

    Source: IntroReferral

15. 11 April 2003

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 108-74, Part I.

    Source: Committee

16. 29 April 2003

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 108-74, Part II.

    Source: Committee

17. 29 April 2003

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 108-74, Part II.

    Source: Committee

18. 29 April 2003

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 43.

    Source: Calendars

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• Reported in House · 29 April 2003 · Download file
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