legislation: 99-s-2646

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99-s-2646 99 s 2646 A bill to provide that no change may be made in the prospective payment rates established under section 1881(b)(7) of the Social Security Act with respect to outpatient maintenance dialysis services until certain requirements are satisfied. Social Welfare 1986-07-16 1986-07-16 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 5 Prohibits any change in the prospective payment rates established under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, for outpatient maintenance dialysis services until 60 days after: (1) audited information concerning the costs of such services is available and utilized in determining payment rates; (2) the Commissioner of Food and Drugs implements safety standards for the reuse of dialysis devices and supplies; and (3) specified studies have been completed. Requires that such studies consider: (1) the effects of rate reductions on the quality of dialysis care and on the reuse of dialysis devices and supplies; (2) the safety, efficacy, and patient outcomes of the reuse of such devices and supplies; and (3) the differing effects of rate reductions on urban and rural dialysis facilities and providers. Sets forth reporting requirements. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  

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