H.R. 1298 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Kidney Care Quality and Improvement Act of 2005
H.R. 1298 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 15, 2005, sponsored by Dave Camp with 190 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 15, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 190
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Kidney Care Quality and Improvement Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) grant full coverage of dialysis access procedures in the ambulatory surgical center setting for individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who are entitled to benefits under Medicare part A (Hospital Insurance) and enrolled under Medicare part B (Hospital Insurance); and (2) structure the relative value units appli…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dave Camp (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 110 Democrats, 80 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 15, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 24, 2005)
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