HR 5153 · 106th Congress · Health

Medicare Access to Ambulance Services Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-09-12· Sponsored by Rep. Houghton, Amo [R-NY-31]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.(2000-10-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Medicare Access to Ambulance Services Act of 2000 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to restructure the payment rates for ambulance services, air and ground, and establish a prudent layperson standard for emergency ambulance services. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to study and report to Congress on rural areas and the cost of providing ambulance services.…

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Cosponsors (9)

5 Democrats3 Republicans1 Independent