An amendment imposing a one year freeze on the amounts which Medicare will pay for physicians' services to hospital patients setting the limit at the fees as of June 30, 1984. These fees are to be considered as having provided full coverage for the services provided. Hospitals cannot qualify for the Medicare program if they do not agree to these requirements.

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Amendment Number
679
Description
An amendment imposing a one year freeze on the amounts which Medicare will pay for physicians' services to hospital patients setting the limit at the fees as of June 30, 1984. These fees are to be considered as having provided full coverage for the services provided. Hospitals cannot qualify for the Medicare program if they do not agree to these requirements.
Congress
98
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Apr 12, 1984
Latest Action Text
Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Voice Vote.
Submitted Date
Apr 12, 1984
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 30, 2021
Amendment 679 — Informed