HR 1128 · 107th Congress · Health

Health Care Paperwork Reduction and Fraud Prevention Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-03-20· 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.(2001-04-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Health Care Paperwork Reduction and Fraud Prevention Act of 2001 - Establishes the Commission on Billing Codes and Forms Simplification which shall make recommendations regarding: (1) standardized forms; and (2) reduction in billing codes; and (3) regulatory and appeals process reform. 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 under Medicare; and (2) Medicare overpayments.…

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Cosponsors (4)

4 Republicans