HR 2370 · 96th Congress · Health
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for services which may be performed by a dentist on the same basis as presently allowed for physicians under the medicare program, and to authorize payment under such program for all inpatient hospital services furnished in connection with dental procedures requiring hospitalization.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1979-02-26)
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Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicare program for: (1) all services performed by a dentist which would be covered if performed by a physician; and (2) inpatient hospital services furnished because of the security of the dental procedure.…
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Cosponsors (13)
9 Democrats4 Republicans