HR 2550 · 97th Congress · Health
Health Maintenance Organization Amendments of 1981
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EnactedLatest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(1981-03-19)
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Health Maintenance Organization Amendments of 1981 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to eliminate specified health maintenance organization (HMO) funding provisions including: (1) feasibility studies; (2) planning and initial development; (3) ambulatory health facility construction; (4) program evaluation; and (5) annual reports. Eliminates HMO grant or contract authority (continues current loan authority). Makes HMO application requirements applicable to the National Health Maintenance Organization Intern Program. Extends loans and loan guarantees for initial operating costs through fiscal year 1986. Permits interest rates to be adjusted for HMO loans. Authorizes specified appropriations for fiscal years 1982-1984. Authorizes specified appropriations for training (including the National Health Maintenance Organization Intern Program) and technical assistance for fiscal years 1982-1984. Eliminates certain mental health and alcohol and drug abuse services from the definition of "basic health services" and includes them in the definition of "supplemental health services" for HMO-related purposes. Repeals specified policymaking body membership requirements. Permits nonmetropolita…
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