Health Maintenance Organization Amendments of 1984

Summary

Health Maintenance Organization Amendments of 1984 - Amends title XIII (Health Maintenance Organizations) of the Public Health Service Act to eliminate the requirement that health maintenance organizations (HMOs) have community rating-based fees for supplemental services. Repeals the requirement that one-third of private HMO governing boards be made up of enrollees. Repeals provisions authorizing assistance for feasibility surveys, planning and initial development, and construction of ambulatory care facilities. Limits initial operating loan assistance to entities with existing loan eligibility as of October 1, 1984. Limits the Secretary's authority to borrow through the loan guarantee fund to obligations made before October 1, 1983. Repeals statutory authority for: (1) health systems agency review; (2) periodic demonstration of compliance; (3) funding source limitations; and (4) certain financial reporting requirements. Requires updates of the digest of State HMO laws to be made annually (presently required quarterly). Authorizes FY 1985 through 1987 appropriations for loan assistance, including the loan fund.

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 28 June 1984

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 18 April 1984

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 9 February 1984

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