HR 14237 · 95th Congress · Health

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to reimbursement of physicians' services in teaching hospitals.

Introduced 1978-10-04· Sponsored by Rep. Carter, Tim Lee [R-KY-5]· 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 House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1978-10-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to exclude from inpatient hospital services provided under such Title the services of a physician in a teaching hospital only if: (1) the hospital elects to receive any payment due under Medicare for reasonable costs of such services; and (2) all physicians in the hospital agree not to bill charges for professional services rendered in such hospital to individuals covered by Medicare.…

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Cosponsors (6)

5 Democrats1 Republican