Resources & Reports

Bill Analysis

HR 5475 – Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2016

The intent of this bill is to improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.  The bill will require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to encourage and facilitate the adoption of provisions allowing for multistate practitioner practice across State lines for telehealth provided services in the Medicare program.

Bill Analysis

H.R. 4878 – Better Care, Lower Cost Act

The intent of this bill is to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes.