HR 8422 · 95th Congress · Health

An Act to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide payment for rural health clinic services, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1977-07-19· Sponsored by Rep. Rostenkowski, Dan [D-IL-8]· House

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Latest: Public Law 95-210.(1977-12-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide payment for rural health clinic services under the supplementary medical insurance program. Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to provide through demonstration projects, reimbursement on a cost basis for services provided by physician-directed clinics in urban medically underserved areas for which payment may be made under Medicare, and for services provided by physician extenders employed by such clinics. Directs the Secretary to carry out demonstration projects to provide reimbursement under the Medicare program for services provided in organized centers offering comprehensive outpatient mental health services.…

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Cosponsors (10)

7 Democrats3 Republicans