H.R. 2156 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2015
H.R. 2156 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Apr 30, 2015, sponsored by Sam Graves with 87 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 30, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 87
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2015 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSAct) with respect to the practices of recovery audit contractors (RACs) under the Medicare program fin identifying underpayments and overpayments and recouping overpayments. Incentive payments to a RAC for recovery activities are prohibited for FY2015 and subsequent fiscal years.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sam Graves (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 36 Democrats, 51 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 30, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (May 18, 2015)
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