Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement

Bill Watch

The following bills were introduced in the House: HR 5048. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of annual screening pap smear and screening pelvic exams. Introduced September 9 by Rep. Gene Green (D-TX), referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Ways and Means. HR 5095. A bill to provide for an indefinite freeze on increases in the monthly premiums for Medicare. Introduced September 15 by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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