HR 5094 · 106th Congress · Health

Health Care Fraud Prevention and Paperwork Reduction Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-07-27· Sponsored by Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.(2000-08-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Health Care Fraud Prevention and Paperwork Reduction Act of 2000 - Establishes the Commission on Billing Codes and Forms Simplification which shall make recommendations regarding: (1) standardized forms; and (2) reduction in billing codes. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a process under which a physician may request, in writing from a carrier, assistance in addressing questionable codes and procedures under the medicare program. Sets forth provisions concerning: (1) policy development regarding evaluation and management guidelines; and (2) medicare overpayments.…

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