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H.R. 8879

Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act

Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to revise payments under the Medicare prospective payment system for psychiatric hospitals and psychiatric units based on newly collected data, which may include data on charges, the required intensity of behavioral monitoring, and interventions. Psychiatric hospitals and units must also submit patient assessment data through a standardized instrument developed by the CMS.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3](D-PA)Sponsor
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  1. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  2. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act — Informed