H.R. 5246 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Medicare Teaching Anesthesiology Funding Restoration Act of 2006
H.R. 5246 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 27, 2006, sponsored by E. Shaw Jr. with 82 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
- Apr 27, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 82
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Medicare Teaching Anesthesiology Funding Restoration Act of 2006 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act with respect to part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) to set forth a special payment rule of 100% of the fee schedule amount for teaching anesthesiologists involved in the training of physician residents, if certain presence and availability requirements are met.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
E. Shaw Jr. (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 24 Democrats, 57 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 27, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such (Apr 27, 2006)
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