H.R. 616 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an exemption of pharmacies and pharmacists from certain Medicare accreditation requirements in the same manner as such exemption applies to certain professionals.
H.R. 616 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jan 21, 2009, sponsored by Marion Berry with 100 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 21, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 100
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Amends part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, as amended by the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, with respect to Medicare quality standards for suppliers of items and services which shall be applied by recognized independent accreditation organizations.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Marion Berry (D-AR). Co-sponsors: 48 Democrats, 52 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 21, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jan 22, 2009)
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- S. 2781: Rosa's Law
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