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H.R.3590 -- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Amendment in Senate - AS)


Beginning
November 19, 2009
    SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
    Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
`PART A--Individual and Group Market Reforms
`subpart i--general reform
    Sec. 6607. Permitting evidentiary privilege and confidential cSec. 6606. MEWA plan registration with Department of Labor.
TITLE I--QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS
Subtitle A--Immediate Improvements in Health Care Coverage for All Americans
    SEC. 1001. AMENDMENTS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT.
`PART A--INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP MARKET REFORMS';
`Subpart II--Improving Coverage
    `SEC. 2711. NO LIFETIME OR ANNUAL LIMITS.
    `SEC. 2712. PROHIBITION ON RESCISSIONS.
    `SEC. 2713. COVERAGE OF PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES.
    `SEC. 2714. EXTENSION OF DEPENDENT COVERAGE.
    `SEC. 2715. DEVELOPMENT AND UTILIZATION OF UNIFORM EXPLANATION OF COVERAGE DOCUMENTS AND STANDARDIZED DEFINITIONS.
    `SEC. 2716. PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SALARY.
    `SEC. 2717. ENSURING THE QUALITY OF CARE.
    `SEC. 2718. BRINGING DOWN THE COST OF HEALTH CARE COVERAGE.
    `SEC. 2719. APPEALS PROCESS.
    SEC. 1002. HEALTH INSURANCE CONSUMER INFORMATION.
    `SEC. 2793. HEALTH INSURANCE CONSUMER INFORMATION.
    SEC. 1003. ENSURING THAT CONSUMERS GET VALUE FOR THEIR DOLLARS.
    `SEC. 2794. ENSURING THAT CONSUMERS GET VALUE FOR THEIR DOLLARS.
    SEC. 1004. EFFECTIVE DATES.
Subtitle B--Immediate Actions to Preserve and Expand Coverage
    SEC. 1101. IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO INSURANCE FOR UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS WITH A PREEXISTING CONDITION.
    SEC. 1102. REINSURANCE FOR EARLY RETIREES.
    SEC. 1103. IMMEDIATE INFORMATION THAT ALLOWS CONSUMERS TO IDENTIFY AFFORDABLE COVERAGE OPTIONS.
    SEC. 1104. ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION.
    SEC. 1105. EFFECTIVE DATE.
Subtitle C--Quality Health Insurance Coverage for All Americans
PART I--HEALTH INSURANCE MARKET REFORMS
    SEC. 1201. AMENDMENT TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT.
`Subpart I--General Reform';
    `SEC. 2704. PROHIBITION OF PREEXISTING CONDITION EXCLUSIONS OR OTHER DISCRIMINATION BASED ON HEALTH STATUS.
    `SEC. 2701. FAIR HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS.
    `SEC. 2702. GUARANTEED AVAILABILITY OF COVERAGE.
    `SEC. 2703. GUARANTEED RENEWABILITY OF COVERAGE.
    `SEC. 2705. PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANTS AND BENEFICIARIES BASED ON HEALTH STATUS.
    `SEC. 2706. NON-DISCRIMINATION IN HEALTH CARE.
    `SEC. 2707. COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.
    `SEC. 2708. PROHIBITION ON EXCESSIVE WAITING PERIODS.
PART II--OTHER PROVISIONS
    SEC. 1251. PRESERVATION OF RIGHT TO MAINTAIN EXISTING COVERAGE.
    SEC. 1252. RATING REFORMS MUST APPLY UNIFORMLY TO ALL HEALTH INSURANCE ISSUERS AND GROUP HEALTH PLANS.
    SEC. 1253. EFFECTIVE DATES.
Subtitle D--Available Coverage Choices for All Americans
PART I--ESTABLISHMENT OF QUALIFIED HEALTH PLANS
    SEC. 1301. QUALIFIED HEALTH PLAN DEFINED.
    SEC. 1302. ESSENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS REQUIREMENTS.
    SEC. 1303. SPECIAL RULES.
    SEC. 1304. RELATED DEFINITIONS.
PART II--CONSUMER CHOICES AND INSURANCE COMPETITION THROUGH HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGES
    SEC. 1311. AFFORDABLE CHOICES OF HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS.
    SEC. 1312. CONSUMER CHOICE.
    SEC. 1313. FINANCIAL INTEGRITY.
PART III--STATE FLEXIBILITY RELATING TO EXCHANGES
    SEC. 1321. STATE FLEXIBILITY IN OPERATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF EXCHANGES AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS.
    SEC. 1322. FEDERAL PROGRAM TO ASSIST ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF NONPROFIT, MEMBER-RUN HEALTH INSURANCE ISSUERS.
    SEC. 1323. COMMUNITY HEALTH INSURANCE OPTION.
    SEC. 1324. LEVEL PLAYING FIELD.
PART IV--STATE FLEXIBILITY TO ESTABLISH ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
    SEC. 1331. STATE FLEXIBILITY TO ESTABLISH BASIC HEALTH PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID.
    SEC. 1332. WAIVER FOR STATE INNOVATION.
    SEC. 1333. PROVISIONS RELATING TO OFFERING OF PLANS IN MORE THAN ONE STATE.
PART V--REINSURANCE AND RISK ADJUSTMENT
    SEC. 1341. TRANSITIONAL REINSURANCE PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUAL AND SMALL GROUP MARKETS IN EACH STATE.
    SEC. 1342. ESTABLISHMENT OF RISK CORRIDORS FOR PLANS IN INDIVIDUAL AND SMALL GROUP MARKETS.
    SEC. 1343. RISK ADJUSTMENT.
Subtitle E--Affordable Coverage Choices for All Americans
PART I--PREMIUM TAX CREDITS AND COST-SHARING REDUCTIONS
Subpart A--Premium Tax Credits and Cost-sharing Reductions
    SEC. 1401. REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT PROVIDING PREMIUM ASSISTANCE FOR COVERAGE UNDER A QUALIFIED HEALTH PLAN.
    `SEC. 36B. REFUNDABLE CREDIT FOR COVERAGE UNDER A QUALIFIED HEALTH PLAN.
    SEC. 1402. REDUCED COST-SHARING FOR INDIVIDUALS ENROLLING IN QUALIFIED HEALTH PLANS.
Subpart B--Eligibility Determinations
    SEC. 1412. ADVANCE DETERMINATION AND PAYMENT OF PREMIUM TAX CREDITS AND COST-SHARING REDUCTIONS.
    SEC. 1413. STREAMLINING OF PROCEDURES FOR ENROLLMENT THROUGH AN EXCHANGE AND STATE MEDICAID, CHIP, AND HEALTH SUBSIDY PROGRAMS.
    SEC. 1414. DISCLOSURES TO CARRY OUT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN PROGRAMS.
    SEC. 1415. PREMIUM TAX CREDIT AND COST-SHARING REDUCTION PAYMENTS DISREGARDED FOR FEDERAL AND FEDERALLY-ASSISTED PROGRAMS.
PART II--SMALL BUSINESS TAX CREDIT
    SEC. 1421. CREDIT FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE EXPENSES OF SMALL BUSINESSES.
    `SEC. 45R. EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE EXPENSES OF SMALL EMPLOYERS.
Subtitle F--Shared Responsibility for Health Care
PART I--INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY
    SEC. 1501. REQUIREMENT TO MAINTAIN MINIMUM ESSENTIAL COVERAGE.
`CHAPTER 48--MAINTENANCE OF MINIMUM ESSENTIAL COVERAGE
    `SEC. 5000A. REQUIREMENT TO MAINTAIN MINIMUM ESSENTIAL COVERAGE.
`Chapter 48--Maintenance of Minimum Essential Coverage.'.
    SEC. 1502. REPORTING OF HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.
`Subpart D--Information Regarding Health Insurance Coverage
    `SEC. 6055. REPORTING OF HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.
`subpart d--information regarding health insurance coverage'.
PART II--EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES
    SEC. 1511. AUTOMATIC ENROLLMENT FOR EMPLOYEES OF LARGE EMPLOYERS.
    `SEC. 18A. AUTOMATIC ENROLLMENT FOR EMPLOYEES OF LARGE EMPLOYERS.
    SEC. 1512. EMPLOYER REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF COVERAGE OPTIONS.
    `SEC. 18B. NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES.
    SEC. 1513. SHARED RESPONSIBILITY FOR EMPLOYERS.
    `SEC. 4980H. SHARED RESPONSIBILITY FOR EMPLOYERS REGARDING HEALTH COVERAGE.
    SEC. 1514. REPORTING OF EMPLOYER HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.
    `SEC. 6056. LARGE EMPLOYERS REQUIRED TO REPORT ON HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.
    SEC. 1515. OFFERING OF EXCHANGE-PARTICIPATING QUALIFIED HEALTH PLANS THROUGH CAFETERIA PLANS.
Subtitle G--Miscellaneous Provisions
    SEC. 1551. DEFINITIONS.
    SEC. 1552. TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENT.
    SEC. 1553. PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION ON ASSISTED SUICIDE.
    SEC. 1554. ACCESS TO THERAPIES.
    SEC. 1555. FREEDOM NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FEDERAL HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAMS.
    SEC. 1556. EQUITY FOR CERTAIN ELIGIBLE SURVIVORS.
    SEC. 1557. NONDISCRIMINATION.
    SEC. 1558. PROTECTIONS FOR EMPLOYEES.
    `SEC. 18C. PROTECTIONS FOR EMPLOYEES.
    SEC. 1559. OVERSIGHT.
    SEC. 1560. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.
    SEC. 1561. HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENROLLMENT STANDARDS AND PROTOCOLS.
`Subtitle C--Other Provisions
    `SEC. 3021. HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENROLLMENT STANDARDS AND PROTOCOLS.
    SEC. 1562. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.
    `SEC. 715. ADDITIONAL MARKET REFORMS.
    `SEC. 9815. ADDITIONAL MARKET REFORMS.
TITLE II--ROLE OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS
Subtitle A--Improved Access to Medicaid
    SEC. 2001. MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR THE LOWEST INCOME POPULATIONS.
    SEC. 2002. INCOME ELIGIBILITY FOR NONELDERLY DETERMINED USING MODIFIED GROSS INCOME.
    SEC. 2003. REQUIREMENT TO OFFER PREMIUM ASSISTANCE FOR EMPLOYER-SPONSORED INSURANCE.
    SEC. 2004. MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR FORMER FOSTER CARE CHILDREN.
    SEC. 2005. PAYMENTS TO TERRITORIES.
    SEC. 2006. SPECIAL ADJUSTMENT TO FMAP DETERMINATION FOR CERTAIN STATES RECOVERING FROM A MAJOR DISASTER.
    SEC. 2007. MEDICAID IMPROVEMENT FUND RESCISSION.
Subtitle B--Enhanced Support for the Children's Health Insurance Program
    SEC. 2101. ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION FOR CHIP.
    SEC. 2102. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
Subtitle C--Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment Simplification
    SEC. 2201. ENROLLMENT SIMPLIFICATION AND COORDINATION WITH STATE HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGES.
    `SEC. 1943. ENROLLMENT SIMPLIFICATION AND COORDINATION WITH STATE HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGES.
    SEC. 2202. PERMITTING HOSPITALS TO MAKE PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS FOR ALL MEDICAID ELIGIBLE POPULATIONS.
Subtitle D--Improvements to Medicaid Services
    SEC. 2301. COVERAGE FOR FREESTANDING BIRTH CENTER SERVICES.
    SEC. 2302. CONCURRENT CARE FOR CHILDREN.
    SEC. 2303. STATE ELIGIBILITY OPTION FOR FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES.
`PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY FOR FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES
    SEC. 2304. CLARIFICATION OF DEFINITION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.
Subtitle E--New Options for States to Provide Long-Term Services and Supports
    SEC. 2401. COMMUNITY FIRST CHOICE OPTION.
    SEC. 2402. REMOVAL OF BARRIERS TO PROVIDING HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES.
    SEC. 2403. MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON REBALANCING DEMONSTRATION.
    SEC. 2404. PROTECTION FOR RECIPIENTS OF HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES AGAINST SPOUSAL IMPOVERISHMENT.
    SEC. 2405. FUNDING TO EXPAND STATE AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTERS.
    SEC. 2406. SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING LONG-TERM CARE.
Subtitle F--Medicaid Prescription Drug Coverage
    SEC. 2501. PRESCRIPTION DRUG REBATES.
    SEC. 2502. ELIMINATION OF EXCLUSION OF COVERAGE OF CERTAIN DRUGS.
    SEC. 2503. PROVIDING ADEQUATE PHARMACY REIMBURSEMENT.
Subtitle G--Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Payments
    SEC. 2551. DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE HOSPITAL PAYMENTS.
Subtitle H--Improved Coordination for Dual Eligible Beneficiaries
    SEC. 2601. 5-YEAR PERIOD FOR DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.
    SEC. 2602. PROVIDING FEDERAL COVERAGE AND PAYMENT COORDINATION FOR DUAL ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES.
Subtitle I--Improving the Quality of Medicaid for Patients and Providers
    SEC. 2701. ADULT HEALTH QUALITY MEASURES.
    `SEC. 1139B. ADULT HEALTH QUALITY MEASURES.
    SEC. 2702. PAYMENT ADJUSTMENT FOR HEALTH CARE-ACQUIRED CONDITIONS.
    SEC. 2703. STATE OPTION TO PROVIDE HEALTH HOMES FOR ENROLLEES WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS.
    SEC. 2704. DEMONSTRATION PROJECT TO EVALUATE INTEGRATED CARE AROUND A HOSPITALIZATION.
    SEC. 2705. MEDICAID GLOBAL PAYMENT SYSTEM DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.
    SEC. 2706. PEDIATRIC ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.
    SEC. 2707. MEDICAID EMERGENCY PSYCHIATRIC DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.
Subtitle J--Improvements to the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC)
    SEC. 2801. MACPAC ASSESSMENT OF POLICIES AFFECTING ALL MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES.
Subtitle K--Protections for American Indians and Alaska Natives
    SEC. 2901. SPECIAL RULES RELATING TO INDIANS.
Subtitle L--Maternal and Child Health Services
    SEC. 2951. MATERNAL, INFANT, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITING PROGRAMS.
    `SEC. 511. MATERNAL, INFANT, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITING PROGRAMS.
    SEC. 2952. SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH FOR POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION.
    `SEC. 512. SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH A POSTPARTUM CONDITION AND THEIR FAMILIES.
    SEC. 2953. PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY EDUCATION.
    `SEC. 513. PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY EDUCATION.
    SEC. 2954. RESTORATION OF FUNDING FOR ABSTINENCE EDUCATION.
TITLE III--IMPROVING THE QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY OF HEALTH CARE
Subtitle A--Transforming the Health Care Delivery System
PART I--LINKING PAYMENT TO QUALITY OUTCOMES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM
    SEC. 3001. HOSPITAL VALUE-BASED PURCHASING PROGRAM.
    SEC. 3002. IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PHYSICIAN QUALITY REPORTING SYSTEM.
    SEC. 3003. IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PHYSICIAN FEEDBACK PROGRAM.
    SEC. 3004. QUALITY REPORTING FOR LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITALS, INPATIENT REHABILITATION HOSPITALS, AND HOSPICE PROGRAMS.
    SEC. 3005. QUALITY REPORTING FOR PPS-EXEMPT CANCER HOSPITALS.
    SEC. 3006. PLANS FOR A VALUE-BASED PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES AND HOME HEALTH AGENCIES.
    SEC. 3007. VALUE-BASED PAYMENT MODIFIER UNDER THE PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE.
    SEC. 3008. PAYMENT ADJUSTMENT FOR CONDITIONS ACQUIRED IN HOSPITALS.
PART II--NATIONAL STRATEGY TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE QUALITY
    SEC. 3011. NATIONAL STRATEGY.
`PART S--HEALTH CARE QUALITY PROGRAMS
`Subpart I--National Strategy for Quality Improvement in Health Care
    `SEC. 399HH. NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN HEALTH CARE.
    SEC. 3012. INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP ON HEALTH CARE QUALITY.
    SEC. 3013. QUALITY MEASURE DEVELOPMENT.
`PART D--HEALTH CARE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
`Subpart I--Quality Measure Development
    `SEC. 931. QUALITY MEASURE DEVELOPMENT.
    SEC. 3014. QUALITY MEASUREMENT.
`QUALITY MEASUREMENT
    SEC. 3015. DATA COLLECTION; PUBLIC REPORTING.
    `SEC. 399II. COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA FOR QUALITY AND RESOURCE USE MEASURES.
    `SEC. 399JJ. PUBLIC REPORTING OF PERFORMANCE INFORMATION.
PART III--ENCOURAGING DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PATIENT CARE MODELS
    SEC. 3021. ESTABLISHMENT OF CENTER FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID INNOVATION WITHIN CMS.
`CENTER FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID INNOVATION
    SEC. 3022. MEDICARE SHARED SAVINGS PROGRAM.
`SHARED SAVINGS PROGRAM
    SEC. 3023. NATIONAL PILOT PROGRAM ON PAYMENT BUNDLING.
`NATIONAL PILOT PROGRAM ON PAYMENT BUNDLING
    SEC. 3024. INDEPENDENCE AT HOME DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.
`INDEPENDENCE AT HOME MEDICAL PRACTICE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
    SEC. 3025. HOSPITAL READMISSIONS REDUCTION PROGRAM.
    `SEC. 399KK. QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR HOSPITALS WITH A HIGH SEVERITY ADJUSTED READMISSION RATE.
    SEC. 3026. COMMUNITY-BASED CARE TRANSITIONS PROGRAM.
    SEC. 3027. EXTENSION OF GAINSHARING DEMONSTRATION.
Subtitle B--Improving Medicare for Patients and Providers
PART I--ENSURING BENEFICIARY ACCESS TO PHYSICIAN CARE AND OTHER SERVICES
    SEC. 3101. INCREASE IN THE PHYSICIAN PAYMENT UPDATE.
    SEC. 3103. EXTENSION OF EXCEPTIONS PROCESS FOR MEDICARE THERAPY CAPS.
    SEC. 3104. EXTENSION OF PAYMENT FOR TECHNICAL COMPONENT OF CERTAIN PHYSICIAN PATHOLOGY SERVICES.
    SEC. 3105. EXTENSION OF AMBULANCE ADD-ONS.
    SEC. 3107. EXTENSION OF PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE MENTAL HEALTH ADD-ON.
    SEC. 3108. PERMITTING PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS TO ORDER POST-HOSPITAL EXTENDED CARE SERVICES.
    SEC. 3109. EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN PHARMACIES FROM ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS.
    SEC. 3110. PART B SPECIAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD FOR DISABLED TRICARE BENEFICIARIES.
    SEC. 3111. PAYMENT FOR BONE DENSITY TESTS.
    SEC. 3112. REVISION TO THE MEDICARE IMPROVEMENT FUND.
    SEC. 3113. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN COMPLEX DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY TESTS.
    SEC. 3114. IMPROVED ACCESS FOR CERTIFIED NURSE-MIDWIFE SERVICES.
PART II--RURAL PROTECTIONS
    SEC. 3121. EXTENSION OF OUTPATIENT HOLD HARMLESS PROVISION.
    SEC. 3123. EXTENSION OF THE RURAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.
    SEC. 3124. EXTENSION OF THE MEDICARE-DEPENDENT HOSPITAL (MDH) PROGRAM.
    SEC. 3125. TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MEDICARE INPATIENT HOSPITAL PAYMENT ADJUSTMENT FOR LOW-VOLUME HOSPITALS.
    SEC. 3126. IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT ON COMMUNITY HEALTH INTEGRATION MODELS IN CERTAIN RURAL COUNTIES.
    SEC. 3127. MEDPAC STUDY ON ADEQUACY OF MEDICARE PAYMENTS FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS SERVING IN RURAL AREAS.
    SEC. 3128. TECHNICAL CORRECTION RELATED TO CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL SERVICES.
    SEC. 3129. EXTENSION OF AND REVISIONS TO MEDICARE RURAL HOSPITAL FLEXIBILITY PROGRAM.
PART III--IMPROVING PAYMENT ACCURACY
    SEC. 3131. PAYMENT ADJUSTMENTS FOR HOME HEALTH CARE.
    SEC. 3132. HOSPICE REFORM.
    SEC. 3133. IMPROVEMENT TO MEDICARE DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE HOSPITAL (DSH) PAYMENTS.
    SEC. 3134. MISVALUED CODES UNDER THE PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE.
    SEC. 3135. MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT UTILIZATION FACTOR FOR ADVANCED IMAGING SERVICES.
    SEC. 3136. REVISION OF PAYMENT FOR POWER-DRIVEN WHEELCHAIRS.
    SEC. 3137. HOSPITAL WAGE INDEX IMPROVEMENT.
    SEC. 3138. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN CANCER HOSPITALS.
    SEC. 3139. PAYMENT FOR BIOSIMILAR BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS.
    SEC. 3140. MEDICARE HOSPICE CONCURRENT CARE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.
    SEC. 3141. APPLICATION OF BUDGET NEUTRALITY ON A NATIONAL BASIS IN THE CALCULATION OF THE MEDICARE HOSPITAL WAGE INDEX FLOOR.
    SEC. 3142. HHS STUDY ON URBAN MEDICARE-DEPENDENT HOSPITALS.
Subtitle C--Provisions Relating to Part C
    SEC. 3201. MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PAYMENT.
    SEC. 3202. BENEFIT PROTECTION AND SIMPLIFICATION.
    SEC. 3203. APPLICATION OF CODING INTENSITY ADJUSTMENT DURING MA PAYMENT TRANSITION.
    SEC. 3204. SIMPLIFICATION OF ANNUAL BENEFICIARY ELECTION PERIODS.
    SEC. 3205. EXTENSION FOR SPECIALIZED MA PLANS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS INDIVIDUALS.
    SEC. 3206. EXTENSION OF REASONABLE COST CONTRACTS.
    SEC. 3207. TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO MA PRIVATE FEE-FOR-SERVICE PLANS.
    SEC. 3208. MAKING SENIOR HOUSING FACILITY DEMONSTRATION PERMANENT.
    SEC. 3209. AUTHORITY TO DENY PLAN BIDS.
    SEC. 3210. DEVELOPMENT OF NEW STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN MEDIGAP PLANS.
Subtitle D--Medicare Part D Improvements for Prescription Drug Plans and MA-PD Plans
    SEC. 3301. MEDICARE COVERAGE GAP DISCOUNT PROGRAM.
`CONDITION FOR COVERAGE OF DRUGS UNDER THIS PART
`MEDICARE COVERAGE GAP DISCOUNT PROGRAM
    SEC. 3302. IMPROVEMENT IN DETERMINATION OF MEDICARE PART D LOW-INCOME BENCHMARK PREMIUM.
    SEC. 3303. VOLUNTARY DE MINIMIS POLICY FOR SUBSIDY ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS UNDER PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANS AND MA-PD PLANS.
    SEC. 3304. SPECIAL RULE FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS REGARDING ELIGIBILITY FOR LOW-INCOME ASSISTANCE.
    SEC. 3305. IMPROVED INFORMATION FOR SUBSIDY ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS REASSIGNED TO PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANS AND MA-PD PLANS.
    SEC. 3306. FUNDING OUTREACH AND ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME PROGRAMS.
    SEC. 3308. REDUCING PART D PREMIUM SUBSIDY FOR HIGH-INCOME BENEFICIARIES.
    SEC. 3309. ELIMINATION OF COST SHARING FOR CERTAIN DUAL ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS.
    SEC. 3311. IMPROVED MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN AND MA-PD PLAN COMPLAINT SYSTEM.
    SEC. 3312. UNIFORM EXCEPTIONS AND APPEALS PROCESS FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANS AND MA-PD PLANS.
    SEC. 3313. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL STUDIES AND REPORTS.
    SEC. 3315. IMMEDIATE REDUCTION IN COVERAGE GAP IN 2010.
Subtitle E--Ensuring Medicare Sustainability
    SEC. 3402. TEMPORARY ADJUSTMENT TO THE CALCULATION OF PART B PREMIUMS.
    SEC. 3403. INDEPENDENT MEDICARE ADVISORY BOARD.
`INDEPENDENT MEDICARE ADVISORY BOARD
Subtitle F--Health Care Quality Improvements
    SEC. 3501. HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM RESEARCH; QUALITY IMPROVEMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.
`Subpart II--Health Care Quality Improvement Programs
    `SEC. 933. HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM RESEARCH.
    `SEC. 934. QUALITY IMPROVEMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND IMPLEMENTATION.
    SEC. 3502. ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY HEALTH TEAMS TO SUPPORT THE PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL HOME.
    SEC. 3503. MEDICATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN TREATMENT OF CHRONIC DISEASE.
    `SEC. 935. GRANTS OR CONTRACTS TO IMPLEMENT MEDICATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN TREATMENT OF CHRONIC DISEASES.
    SEC. 3504. DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF REGIONALIZED SYSTEMS FOR EMERGENCY CARE.
    `SEC. 1204. COMPETITIVE GRANTS FOR REGIONALIZED SYSTEMS FOR EMERGENCY CARE RESPONSE.
    `SEC. 498D. SUPPORT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICINE RESEARCH.
    SEC. 3505. TRAUMA CARE CENTERS AND SERVICE AVAILABILITY.
    `SEC. 1245. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
    `SEC. 1246. DEFINITION.
`PART H--TRAUMA SERVICE AVAILABILITY
    `SEC. 1281. GRANTS TO STATES.
    `SEC. 1282. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
    SEC. 3506. PROGRAM TO FACILITATE SHARED DECISIONMAKING.
    `SEC. 936. PROGRAM TO FACILITATE SHARED DECISIONMAKING.
    SEC. 3507. PRESENTATION OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT AND RISK INFORMATION.
    SEC. 3509. IMPROVING WOMEN'S HEALTH.
    `SEC. 229. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE ON WOMEN'S HEALTH.
    `SEC. 310A. CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION OFFICE OF WOMEN'S HEALTH.
    `SEC. 925. ACTIVITIES REGARDING WOMEN'S HEALTH.
    `SEC. 713. OFFICE OF WOMEN'S HEALTH.
    `SEC. 1011. OFFICE OF WOMEN'S HEALTH.
    SEC. 3510. PATIENT NAVIGATOR PROGRAM.
    SEC. 3511. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
TITLE IV--PREVENTION OF CHRONIC DISEASE AND IMPROVING PUBLIC HEALTH
Subtitle A--Modernizing Disease Prevention and Public Health Systems
    SEC. 4001. NATIONAL PREVENTION, HEALTH PROMOTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH COUNCIL.
    SEC. 4002. PREVENTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH FUND.
    SEC. 4003. CLINICAL AND COMMUNITY PREVENTIVE SERVICES.
    `SEC. 399U. COMMUNITY PREVENTIVE SERVICES TASK FORCE.
    SEC. 4004. EDUCATION AND OUTREACH CAMPAIGN REGARDING PREVENTIVE BENEFITS.
Subtitle B--Increasing Access to Clinical Preventive Services
    SEC. 4101. SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS.
    `SEC. 399Z-1. SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS.
    SEC. 4102. ORAL HEALTHCARE PREVENTION ACTIVITIES.
`PART T--ORAL HEALTHCARE PREVENTION ACTIVITIES
    `SEC. 399LL. ORAL HEALTHCARE PREVENTION EDUCATION CAMPAIGN.
    `SEC. 399LL-1. RESEARCH-BASED DENTAL CARIES DISEASE MANAGEMENT.
    `SEC. 399LL-2. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
    SEC. 4103. MEDICARE COVERAGE OF ANNUAL WELLNESS VISIT PROVIDING A PERSONALIZED PREVENTION PLAN.
`Annual Wellness Visit
    SEC. 4104. REMOVAL OF BARRIERS TO PREVENTIVE SERVICES IN MEDICARE.
    SEC. 4105. EVIDENCE-BASED COVERAGE OF PREVENTIVE SERVICES IN MEDICARE.
    SEC. 4106. IMPROVING ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE SERVICES FOR ELIGIBLE ADULTS IN MEDICAID.
    SEC. 4107. COVERAGE OF COMPREHENSIVE TOBACCO CESSATION SERVICES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN IN MEDICAID.
    SEC. 4108. INCENTIVES FOR PREVENTION OF CHRONIC DISEASES IN MEDICAID.
Subtitle C--Creating Healthier Communities
    SEC. 4201. COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION GRANTS.
    SEC. 4202. HEALTHY AGING, LIVING WELL; EVALUATION OF COMMUNITY-BASED PREVENTION AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS FOR MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES.
    SEC. 4203. REMOVING BARRIERS AND IMPROVING ACCESS TO WELLNESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
    `SEC. 510. ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARDS FOR ACCESSIBLE MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT.
    SEC. 4204. IMMUNIZATIONS.
    SEC. 4205. NUTRITION LABELING OF STANDARD MENU ITEMS AT CHAIN RESTAURANTS.
    SEC. 4206. DEMONSTRATION PROJECT CONCERNING INDIVIDUALIZED WELLNESS PLAN.
    SEC. 4207. REASONABLE BREAK TIME FOR NURSING MOTHERS.
Subtitle D--Support for Prevention and Public Health Innovation
    SEC. 4301. RESEARCH ON OPTIMIZING THE DELIVERY OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES.
    SEC. 4302. UNDERSTANDING HEALTH DISPARITIES: DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS.
`TITLE XXXI--DATA COLLECTION, ANALYSIS, AND QUALITY
    `SEC. 3101. DATA COLLECTION, ANALYSIS, AND QUALITY.
    `SEC. 1946. ADDRESSING HEALTH CARE DISPARITIES.
    SEC. 4303. CDC AND EMPLOYER-BASED WELLNESS PROGRAMS.
`PART U--EMPLOYER-BASED WELLNESS PROGRAM
    `SEC. 399MM. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR EMPLOYER-BASED WELLNESS PROGRAMS.
    `SEC. 399MM-1. NATIONAL WORKSITE HEALTH POLICIES AND PROGRAMS STUDY.
    `SEC. 399MM-2. PRIORITIZATION OF EVALUATION BY SECRETARY.
    `SEC. 399MM-3. PROHIBITION OF FEDERAL WORKPLACE WELLNESS REQUIREMENTS.
    SEC. 4304. EPIDEMIOLOGY-LABORATORY CAPACITY GRANTS.
`Subtitle C--Strengthening Public Health Surveillance Systems
    `SEC. 2821. EPIDEMIOLOGY-LABORATORY CAPACITY GRANTS.
    SEC. 4305. ADVANCING RESEARCH AND TREATMENT FOR PAIN CARE MANAGEMENT.
    `SEC. 409J. PAIN RESEARCH.
    `SEC. 759. PROGRAM FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN PAIN CARE.
    SEC. 4306. FUNDING FOR CHILDHOOD OBESITY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.
Subtitle E--Miscellaneous Provisions
    SEC. 4401. SENSE OF THE SENATE CONCERNING CBO SCORING.
    SEC. 4402. EFFECTIVENESS OF FEDERAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES.
TITLE V--HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE
Subtitle A--Purpose and Definitions
    SEC. 5001. PURPOSE.
    SEC. 5002. DEFINITIONS.
Subtitle B--Innovations in the Health Care Workforce
    SEC. 5101. NATIONAL HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE COMMISSION.
    SEC. 5102. STATE HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GRANTS.
    SEC. 5103. HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE ASSESSMENT.
Subtitle C--Increasing the Supply of the Health Care Workforce
    SEC. 5201. FEDERALLY SUPPORTED STUDENT LOAN FUNDS.
    SEC. 5202. NURSING STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM.
    SEC. 5203. HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAMS.
`Subpart 3--Recruitment and Retention Programs
    `SEC. 775. INVESTMENT IN TOMORROW'S PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE.
    SEC. 5204. PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION PROGRAMS.
    `SEC. 776. PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM.
    SEC. 5205. ALLIED HEALTH WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION PROGRAMS.
    SEC. 5206. GRANTS FOR STATE AND LOCAL PROGRAMS.
    `SEC. 777. TRAINING FOR MID-CAREER PUBLIC AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS.
    SEC. 5207. FUNDING FOR NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS.
    SEC. 5208. NURSE-MANAGED HEALTH CLINICS.
    `SEC. 330A-1. GRANTS TO NURSE-MANAGED HEALTH CLINICS.
    SEC. 5209. ELIMINATION OF CAP ON COMMISSIONED CORPS.
    SEC. 5210. ESTABLISHING A READY RESERVE CORPS.
    `SEC. 203. COMMISSIONED CORPS AND READY RESERVE CORPS.
Subtitle D--Enhancing Health Care Workforce Education and Training
    SEC. 5301. TRAINING IN FAMILY MEDICINE, GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE, GENERAL PEDIATRICS, AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTSHIP.
    `SEC. 747. PRIMARY CARE TRAINING AND ENHANCEMENT.
    SEC. 5302. TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIRECT CARE WORKERS.
    `SEC. 747A. TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIRECT CARE WORKERS.
    SEC. 5303. TRAINING IN GENERAL, PEDIATRIC, AND PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY.
    `SEC. 748. TRAINING IN GENERAL, PEDIATRIC, AND PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY.
    SEC. 5304. ALTERNATIVE DENTAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.
    `SEC. 340G-1. DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.
    SEC. 5305. GERIATRIC EDUCATION AND TRAINING; CAREER AWARDS; COMPREHENSIVE GERIATRIC EDUCATION.
    SEC. 5306. MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EDUCATION AND TRAINING GRANTS.
    `SEC. 756. MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EDUCATION AND TRAINING GRANTS.
    SEC. 5307. CULTURAL COMPETENCY, PREVENTION, AND PUBLIC HEALTH AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TRAINING.
    SEC. 5308. ADVANCED NURSING EDUCATION GRANTS.
    SEC. 5309. NURSE EDUCATION, PRACTICE, AND RETENTION GRANTS.
    `SEC. 831A. NURSE RETENTION GRANTS.
    SEC. 5310. LOAN REPAYMENT AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
    SEC. 5311. NURSE FACULTY LOAN PROGRAM.
    `SEC. 847. ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUAL STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT.
    SEC. 5312. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR PARTS B THROUGH D OF TITLE VIII.
    `SEC. 871. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
    SEC. 5313. GRANTS TO PROMOTE THE COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKFORCE.
    `SEC. 399V. GRANTS TO PROMOTE POSITIVE HEALTH BEHAVIORS AND OUTCOMES.
    SEC. 5314. FELLOWSHIP TRAINING IN PUBLIC HEALTH.
    SEC. 5315. UNITED STATES PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCES TRACK.
`PART D--UNITED STATES PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCES TRACK
    `SEC. 271. ESTABLISHMENT.
    `SEC. 272. ADMINISTRATION.
    `SEC. 273. STUDENTS; SELECTION; OBLIGATION.
    `SEC. 274. FUNDING.
Subtitle E--Supporting the Existing Health Care Workforce
    SEC. 5401. CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE.
    SEC. 5402. HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TRAINING FOR DIVERSITY.
    SEC. 5403. INTERDISCIPLINARY, COMMUNITY-BASED LINKAGES.
    `SEC. 751. AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTERS.
    `SEC. 752. CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS SERVING IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.
    SEC. 5404. WORKFORCE DIVERSITY GRANTS.
    SEC. 5405. PRIMARY CARE EXTENSION PROGRAM.
    `SEC. 399W. PRIMARY CARE EXTENSION PROGRAM.
Subtitle F--Strengthening Primary Care and Other Workforce Improvements
    SEC. 5501. EXPANDING ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE SERVICES AND GENERAL SURGERY SERVICES.
    SEC. 5502. MEDICARE FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER IMPROVEMENTS.
    SEC. 5503. DISTRIBUTION OF ADDITIONAL RESIDENCY POSITIONS.
    SEC. 5504. COUNTING RESIDENT TIME IN NONPROVIDER SETTINGS.
    SEC. 5505. RULES FOR COUNTING RESIDENT TIME FOR DIDACTIC AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.
    SEC. 5506. PRESERVATION OF RESIDENT CAP POSITIONS FROM CLOSED HOSPITALS.
    `SEC. 2008. DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS TO ADDRESS HEALTH PROFESSIONS WORKFORCE NEEDS.
    SEC. 5508. INCREASING TEACHING CAPACITY.
    `SEC. 749A. TEACHING HEALTH CENTERS DEVELOPMENT GRANTS.
`Subpart XI--Support of Graduate Medical Education in Qualified Teaching Health Centers
    `SEC. 340H. PROGRAM OF PAYMENTS TO TEACHING HEALTH CENTERS THAT OPERATE GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
    SEC. 5509. GRADUATE NURSE EDUCATION DEMONSTRATION.
Subtitle G--Improving Access to Health Care Services
    SEC. 5601. SPENDING FOR FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS (FQHCS).
    SEC. 5603. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE WAKEFIELD EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM.
    SEC. 5604. CO-LOCATING PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY CARE IN COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SETTINGS.
    `SEC. 520K. AWARDS FOR CO-LOCATING PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY CARE IN COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SETTINGS.
    SEC. 5605. KEY NATIONAL INDICATORS.
Subtitle H--General Provisions
    SEC. 5701. REPORTS.
TITLE VI--TRANSPARENCY AND PROGRAM INTEGRITY
Subtitle A--Physician Ownership and Other Transparency
    SEC. 6001. LIMITATION ON MEDICARE EXCEPTION TO THE PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN PHYSICIAN REFERRALS FOR HOSPITALS.
    SEC. 6002. TRANSPARENCY REPORTS AND REPORTING OF PHYSICIAN OWNERSHIP OR INVESTMENT INTERESTS.
    `SEC. 1128G. TRANSPARENCY REPORTS AND REPORTING OF PHYSICIAN OWNERSHIP OR INVESTMENT INTERESTS.
    SEC. 6004. PRESCRIPTION DRUG SAMPLE TRANSPARENCY.
    `SEC. 1128H. REPORTING OF INFORMATION RELATING TO DRUG SAMPLES.
    SEC. 6005. PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS TRANSPARENCY REQUIREMENTS.
    `SEC. 1150A. PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS TRANSPARENCY REQUIREMENTS.
Subtitle B--Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement
PART I--IMPROVING TRANSPARENCY OF INFORMATION
    SEC. 6101. REQUIRED DISCLOSURE OF OWNERSHIP AND ADDITIONAL DISCLOSABLE PARTIES INFORMATION.
    SEC. 6102. ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES AND NURSING FACILITIES.
    `SEC. 1128I. ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES.
    SEC. 6103. NURSING HOME COMPARE MEDICARE WEBSITE.
    SEC. 6104. REPORTING OF EXPENDITURES.
    SEC. 6105. STANDARDIZED COMPLAINT FORM.
    SEC. 6106. ENSURING STAFFING ACCOUNTABILITY.
    SEC. 6107. GAO STUDY AND REPORT ON FIVE-STAR QUALITY RATING SYSTEM.
PART II--TARGETING ENFORCEMENT
    SEC. 6111. CIVIL MONEY PENALTIES.
    SEC. 6112. NATIONAL INDEPENDENT MONITOR DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.
    SEC. 6113. NOTIFICATION OF FACILITY CLOSURE.
    SEC. 6114. NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS ON CULTURE CHANGE AND USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN NURSING HOMES.
PART III--IMPROVING STAFF TRAINING
    SEC. 6121. DEMENTIA AND ABUSE PREVENTION TRAINING.
Subtitle D--Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
    SEC. 6301. PATIENT-CENTERED OUTCOMES RESEARCH.
`Part D--Comparative Clinical Effectiveness Research
`COMPARATIVE CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS RESEARCH
    `SEC. 937. DISSEMINATION AND BUILDING CAPACITY FOR RESEARCH.
`LIMITATIONS ON CERTAIN USES OF COMPARATIVE CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS RESEARCH
`TRUST FUND TRANSFERS TO PATIENT-CENTERED OUTCOMES RESEARCH TRUST FUND
    `SEC. 9511. PATIENT-CENTERED OUTCOMES RESEARCH TRUST FUND.
`Subchapter B--Insured and Self-Insured Health Plans
    `SEC. 4375. HEALTH INSURANCE.
    `SEC. 4376. SELF-INSURED HEALTH PLANS.
    `SEC. 4377. DEFINITIONS AND SPECIAL RULES.
`CHAPTER 34--TAXES ON CERTAIN INSURANCE POLICIES
`subchapter a. policies issued by foreign insurers
`subchapter b. insured and self-insured health plans
`Subchapter A--Policies Issued By Foreign Insurers'.
`Chapter 34--Taxes on Certain Insurance Policies'.
    SEC. 6302. FEDERAL COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR COMPARATIVE EFFECTIVENESS RESEARCH.
Subtitle E--Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP Program Integrity Provisions
    SEC. 6401. PROVIDER SCREENING AND OTHER ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS UNDER MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND CHIP.
    SEC. 6402. ENHANCED MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PROGRAM INTEGRITY PROVISIONS.
    `SEC. 1128J. MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PROGRAM INTEGRITY PROVISIONS.
    SEC. 6404. MAXIMUM PERIOD FOR SUBMISSION OF MEDICARE CLAIMS REDUCED TO NOT MORE THAN 12 MONTHS.
    SEC. 6405. PHYSICIANS WHO ORDER ITEMS OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO BE MEDICARE ENROLLED PHYSICIANS OR ELIGIBLE PROFESSIONALS.
    SEC. 6406. REQUIREMENT FOR PHYSICIANS TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON REFERRALS TO PROGRAMS AT HIGH RISK OF WASTE AND ABUSE.
    SEC. 6408. ENHANCED PENALTIES.
    SEC. 6409. MEDICARE SELF-REFERRAL DISCLOSURE PROTOCOL.
    SEC. 6411. EXPANSION OF THE RECOVERY AUDIT CONTRACTOR (RAC) PROGRAM.
Subtitle F--Additional Medicaid Program Integrity Provisions
    SEC. 6501. TERMINATION OF PROVIDER PARTICIPATION UNDER MEDICAID IF TERMINATED UNDER MEDICARE OR OTHER STATE PLAN.
    SEC. 6502. MEDICAID EXCLUSION FROM PARTICIPATION RELATING TO CERTAIN OWNERSHIP, CONTROL, AND MANAGEMENT AFFILIATIONS.
    SEC. 6503. BILLING AGENTS, CLEARINGHOUSES, OR OTHER ALTERNATE PAYEES REQUIRED TO REGISTER UNDER MEDICAID.
    SEC. 6504. REQUIREMENT TO REPORT EXPANDED SET OF DATA ELEMENTS UNDER MMIS TO DETECT FRAUD AND ABUSE.
    SEC. 6505. PROHIBITION ON PAYMENTS TO INSTITUTIONS OR ENTITIES LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
    SEC. 6506. OVERPAYMENTS.
    SEC. 6507. MANDATORY STATE USE OF NATIONAL CORRECT CODING INITIATIVE.
    SEC. 6508. GENERAL EFFECTIVE DATE.
Subtitle G--Additional Program Integrity Provisions
    SEC. 6601. PROHIBITION ON FALSE STATEMENTS AND REPRESENTATIONS.
    `SEC. 519. PROHIBITION ON FALSE STATEMENTS AND REPRESENTATIONS.
    SEC. 6602. CLARIFYING DEFINITION.
    SEC. 6603. DEVELOPMENT OF MODEL UNIFORM REPORT FORM.
    `SEC. 2794. UNIFORM FRAUD AND ABUSE REFERRAL FORMAT.
    SEC. 6604. APPLICABILITY OF STATE LAW TO COMBAT FRAUD AND ABUSE.
    `SEC. 520. APPLICABILITY OF STATE LAW TO COMBAT FRAUD AND ABUSE.
    SEC. 6606. MEWA PLAN REGISTRATION WITH DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.
    SEC. 6607. PERMITTING EVIDENTIARY PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS.
Subtitle H--Elder Justice Act
    SEC. 6701. SHORT TITLE OF SUBTITLE.
    SEC. 6702. DEFINITIONS.
    SEC. 6703. ELDER JUSTICE.
`Subtitle A--Block Grants to States for Social Services';
`Subtitle B--Elder Justice
    `SEC. 2011. DEFINITIONS.
    `SEC. 2012. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
`PART I--NATIONAL COORDINATION OF ELDER JUSTICE ACTIVITIES AND RESEARCH
`Subpart A--Elder Justice Coordinating Council and Advisory Board on Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
    `SEC. 2021. ELDER JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL.
    `SEC. 2022. ADVISORY BOARD ON ELDER ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION.
    `SEC. 2023. RESEARCH PROTECTIONS.
    `SEC. 2024. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
`Subpart B--Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Forensic Centers
    `SEC. 2031. ESTABLISHMENT AND SUPPORT OF ELDER ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION FORENSIC CENTERS.
`PART II--PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE ELDER JUSTICE
    `SEC. 2041. ENHANCEMENT OF LONG-TERM CARE.
    `SEC. 2042. ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES FUNCTIONS AND GRANT PROGRAMS.
    `SEC. 2043. LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM GRANTS AND TRAINING.
    `SEC. 2044. PROVISION OF INFORMATION REGARDING, AND EVALUATIONS OF, ELDER JUSTICE PROGRAMS.
    `SEC. 2045. REPORT.
    `SEC. 2046. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.
`REPORTING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OF CRIMES OCCURRING IN FEDERALLY FUNDED LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES
Subtitle I--Sense of the Senate Regarding Medical Malpractice
    SEC. 6801. SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING MEDICAL MALPRACTICE.
TITLE VII--IMPROVING ACCESS TO INNOVATIVE MEDICAL THERAPIES
Subtitle A--Biologics Price Competition and Innovation
    SEC. 7001. SHORT TITLE.
    SEC. 7002. APPROVAL PATHWAY FOR BIOSIMILAR BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS.
    SEC. 7003. SAVINGS.
Subtitle B--More Affordable Medicines for Children and Underserved Communities
    SEC. 7101. EXPANDED PARTICIPATION IN 340B PROGRAM.
    SEC. 7102. IMPROVEMENTS TO 340B PROGRAM INTEGRITY.
    SEC. 7103. GAO STUDY TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON IMPROVING THE 340B PROGRAM.
TITLE VIII--CLASS ACT
    SEC. 8001. SHORT TITLE OF TITLE.
`TITLE XXXII--COMMUNITY LIVING ASSISTANCE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS
    `SEC. 3201. PURPOSE.
    `SEC. 3202. DEFINITIONS.
    `SEC. 3203. CLASS INDEPENDENCE BENEFIT PLAN.
    `SEC. 3204. ENROLLMENT AND DISENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS.
    `SEC. 3205. BENEFITS.
    `SEC. 3206. CLASS INDEPENDENCE FUND.
    `SEC. 3207. CLASS INDEPENDENCE ADVISORY COUNCIL.
    `SEC. 3208. SOLVENCY AND FISCAL INDEPENDENCE; REGULATIONS; ANNUAL REPORT.
    `SEC. 3209. INSPECTOR GENERAL'S REPORT.
    `SEC. 3210. TAX TREATMENT OF PROGRAM.
TITLE IX--REVENUE PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--Revenue Offset Provisions
    SEC. 9001. EXCISE TAX ON HIGH COST EMPLOYER-SPONSORED HEALTH COVERAGE.
    `SEC. 4980I. EXCISE TAX ON HIGH COST EMPLOYER-SPONSORED HEALTH COVERAGE.
    SEC. 9002. INCLUSION OF COST OF EMPLOYER-SPONSORED HEALTH COVERAGE ON W-2.
    SEC. 9003. DISTRIBUTIONS FOR MEDICINE QUALIFIED ONLY IF FOR PRESCRIBED DRUG OR INSULIN.
    SEC. 9004. INCREASE IN ADDITIONAL TAX ON DISTRIBUTIONS FROM HSAS AND ARCHER MSAS NOT USED FOR QUALIFIED MEDICAL EXPENSES.
    SEC. 9005. LIMITATION ON HEALTH FLEXIBLE SPENDING ARRANGEMENTS UNDER CAFETERIA PLANS.
    SEC. 9006. EXPANSION OF INFORMATION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
    SEC. 9007. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CHARITABLE HOSPITALS.
    `SEC. 4959. TAXES ON FAILURES BY HOSPITAL ORGANIZATIONS.
    SEC. 9008. IMPOSITION OF ANNUAL FEE ON BRANDED PRESCRIPTION PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS.
    SEC. 9009. IMPOSITION OF ANNUAL FEE ON MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS.
    SEC. 9010. IMPOSITION OF ANNUAL FEE ON HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDERS.
    SEC. 9011. STUDY AND REPORT OF EFFECT ON VETERANS HEALTH CARE.
    SEC. 9012. ELIMINATION OF DEDUCTION FOR EXPENSES ALLOCABLE TO MEDICARE PART D SUBSIDY.
    SEC. 9013. MODIFICATION OF ITEMIZED DEDUCTION FOR MEDICAL EXPENSES.
    SEC. 9014. LIMITATION ON EXCESSIVE REMUNERATION PAID BY CERTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDERS.
    SEC. 9015. ADDITIONAL HOSPITAL INSURANCE TAX ON HIGH-INCOME TAXPAYERS.
    SEC. 9016. MODIFICATION OF SECTION 833 TREATMENT OF CERTAIN HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS.
    SEC. 9017. EXCISE TAX ON ELECTIVE COSMETIC MEDICAL PROCEDURES.
`CHAPTER 49--ELECTIVE COSMETIC MEDICAL PROCEDURES
    `SEC. 5000B. IMPOSITION OF TAX ON ELECTIVE COSMETIC MEDICAL PROCEDURES.
`Chapter 49--Elective Cosmetic Medical Procedures'.
Subtitle B--Other Provisions
    SEC. 9021. EXCLUSION OF HEALTH BENEFITS PROVIDED BY INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS.
    `SEC. 139D. INDIAN HEALTH CARE BENEFITS.
    SEC. 9022. ESTABLISHMENT OF SIMPLE CAFETERIA PLANS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES.
    SEC. 9023. QUALIFYING THERAPEUTIC DISCOVERY PROJECT CREDIT.
    `SEC. 48D. QUALIFYING THERAPEUTIC DISCOVERY PROJECT CREDIT.


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