Fighting Medicare Fraud Act of 2016
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 17, 2016)
Fighting Medicare Fraud Act of 2016
This bill amends title XI (General Provisions) of the Social Security Act (SSAct) to expand the authority of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to exclude from participation in federal health programs certain affiliates of a sanctioned entity. (A "sanctioned entity" is one that has been convicted of one of several specified crimes or excluded from participation under either Medicare or a state health care program.)
The bill also establishes criminal penalties for the illegal purchase, sale, or distribution of two or more federal health program beneficiary or provider numbers.
In addition, the bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the SSAct to require Medicare Advantage organizations to report instances of fraud or abuse to CMS within 60 days.
What just happenedMay 20, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 17, 2016
- May 20, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - May 20, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - May 17, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Ways and Means Committee - May 17, 2016IntroReferralH11100-A
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- May 17, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Energy and Commerce Committee - May 17, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 17, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House