Medicare Waste and Abuse Reduction Act of 1995

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Medicare Waste and Abuse Reduction Act of 1995 - ProhibitsMedicare reimbursement of charges for tickets to sporting or other entertainment events, gifts or donations, and other specified items. Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish competitive acquisition areas within metropolitan statistical areas, based on the availability and accessibility of suppliers and the probable savings to be realized. Requires: (1) competitive bidding for durable medical equipment and supplies; and (2) reductions in excessive payments for oxygen and certain other items, in specified circumstances, in order to reduce waste and abuse in the program.

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  Introduced in Senate · EN · 11 August 1995

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• Introduced in Senate

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