H.R. 3987 · 111th Congress
To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to promote the use of health information technology…
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To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to promote the use of health information technology to better coordinate health care.
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Amends title XI of the Social Security Act to exclude (provide safe harbors for) the practical or other advantages resulting from health information technology or related installation, maintenance, support, or training services from the ban on hospital payments to physicians (kickbacks) to induce reduction or limitation of services, which are subject to…
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Nov 3, 2009
Amends title XI of the Social Security Act to exclude (provide safe harbors for) the practical or other advantages resulting from health information technology or related installation, maintenance, support, or training services from the ban on hospital payments to physicians (kickbacks) to induce reduction or limitation of services, which are subject to antikickback civil penalties. Exempts related nonmonetary remunerations meeting specified requirements from criminal penalties.
Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to assess and report to Congress on the effect of these safe harbors on the health system, especially the adoption of health information technology.
Amends SSA title XVIII (Medicare) to except from the limitation on certain physician referrals the provision of health information technology and training services to health care professionals.
Requires the Secretary to assess and report to Congress similarly on the impact of this exception on the health system, especially the adoption of health information technology.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to promote the use of health information technology to better coordinate health care.
Latest action (Nov 4, 2009): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Policy area: Health · Origin: House · Introduced: Nov 3, 2009
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No recorded floor vote found.