HR 12244 · 95th Congress · Health

A bill to amend the Social Security Act to require physicians to accept assignment under part B of the medicare program with respect to services they furnish in medicare-participating hospitals.

Introduced 1978-04-19· Sponsored by Rep. Moffett, Toby [D-CT-6]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1978-04-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to require physicians to accept payment by assignment from the provider of services for services which such physicians furnish in Medicare-participating hospitals under the Supplementary Medical Insurance program.…

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