HR 1828 · 99th Congress · Health

Federal Health Care Cost Cutting Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-03-28· Sponsored by Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13]· 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 Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.(1985-04-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Health Care Cost Cutting Act of 1985 - Directs the Secretary of Defense and the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to report to the Congress concerning actions taken to implement the recommendations of the September 1, 1982, GAO report entitled "Millions Can Be Saved Through Better Energy Management in Federal Hospitals." Amends part B (Peer Review of the Utilization and Quality of Health Care Services) of title XI and titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require second opinions with respect to elective surgery procedures.…

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Cosponsors (20)

11 Democrats9 Republicans