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S. 1557Became Law

Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2013

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What it doesSummary public law (Apr 7, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to extend and reauthorize appropriations through FY2018 for payments to children's hospitals associated with operating approved graduate medical residency training programs.

Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: (1) make available up to 25 percent of the total amounts in excess of specified appropriations for payments to certain hospitals with a Medicare payment agreement that are excluded from the Medicare inpatient hospital prospective payment system and whose inpatients are predominantly under 18 years of age; and (2) establish a quality bonus system for distribution of excess payments to such hospitals, which may include a focus on quality measurement and improvement, interpersonal and communications skills, delivering patient-centered care, and practicing in integrated health systems.

What just happenedApr 7, 2014

Became Public Law No: 113-98.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA](D-PA)Sponsor
23 cosponsors17 D6 R
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  1. Apr 7, 2014President

    Became Public Law No: 113-98.

  2. Apr 7, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-98.

  3. Apr 7, 2014President

    Signed by President.

  4. Apr 7, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Apr 2, 2014Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Apr 2, 2014President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Apr 1, 2014FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2782-2783)

  8. Apr 1, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2782-2783)

  9. Apr 1, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1557.

  10. Apr 1, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2782-2784)

  11. Apr 1, 2014FloorH30300

    Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  12. Nov 15, 2013Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  13. Nov 13, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. Nov 13, 2013FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Nov 13, 2013Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Nov 12, 2013Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7963; text as passed Senate: CR S7963)

  17. Nov 12, 2013Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7963; text as passed Senate: CR S7963)

  18. Oct 30, 2013Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 227.

  19. Oct 30, 2013Committee

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Harkin without amendment. Without written report.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  20. Oct 30, 2013Committee14000

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Harkin without amendment. Without written report.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  21. Oct 30, 2013Committee

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  22. Sep 27, 2013IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  23. Sep 27, 2013IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawApr 7, 201449

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to extend and reauthorize appropriations through FY2018 for payments to children's hospitals associated with operating approved graduate medical residency training programs.

Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: (1) make available up to 25 percent of the total amounts in excess of specified appropriations for payments to certain hospitals with a Medicare payment agreement that are excluded from the Medicare inpatient hospital prospective payment system and whose inpatients are predominantly under 18 years of age; and (2) establish a quality bonus system for distribution of excess payments to such hospitals, which may include a focus on quality measurement and improvement, interpersonal and communications skills, delivering patient-centered care, and practicing in integrated health systems.

Passed House without amendmentApr 1, 201481

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to extend and reauthorize appropriations through FY2018 for payments to children's hospitals associated with operating approved graduate medical residency training programs.

Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: (1) make available up to 25 percent of the total amounts in excess of specified appropriations for payments to certain hospitals with a Medicare payment agreement that are excluded from the Medicare inpatient hospital prospective payment system and whose inpatients are predominantly under 18 years of age; and (2) establish a quality bonus system for distribution of excess payments to such hospitals, which may include a focus on quality measurement and improvement, interpersonal and communications skills, delivering patient-centered care, and practicing in integrated health systems.

Passed Senate without amendmentNov 12, 201382

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to extend and reauthorize appropriations through FY2018 for payments to children's hospitals associated with operating approved graduate medical residency training programs.

Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: (1) make available up to 25 percent of the total amounts in excess of specified appropriations for payments to certain hospitals with a Medicare payment agreement that are excluded from the Medicare inpatient hospital prospective payment system and whose inpatients are predominantly under 18 years of age; and (2) establish a quality bonus system for distribution of excess payments to such hospitals, which may include a focus on quality measurement and improvement, interpersonal and communications skills, delivering patient-centered care, and practicing in integrated health systems.

Reported to Senate without amendmentOct 30, 201380

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to extend and reauthorize appropriations through FY2018 for payments to children's hospitals associated with operating approved graduate medical residency training programs.

Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: (1) make available up to 25 percent of the total amounts in excess of specified appropriations for payments to certain hospitals with a Medicare payment agreement that are excluded from the Medicare inpatient hospital prospective payment system and whose inpatients are predominantly under 18 years of age; and (2) establish a quality bonus system for distribution of excess payments to such hospitals, which may include a focus on quality measurement and improvement, interpersonal and communications skills, delivering patient-centered care, and practicing in integrated health systems.

Introduced in SenateSep 27, 2013

Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to extend and reauthorize appropriations through FY2018 for payments to children's hospitals associated with operating approved graduate medical residency training programs.

Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: (1) make available up to 25 percent of the total amounts in excess of specified appropriations for payments to certain hospitals with a Medicare payment agreement that are excluded from the Medicare inpatient hospital prospective payment system and whose inpatients are predominantly under 18 years of age; and (2) establish a quality bonus system for distribution of excess payments to such hospitals, which may include a focus on quality measurement and improvement, interpersonal and communications skills, delivering patient-centered care, and practicing in integrated health systems.

Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2013 — Informed