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TITLE I--QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS

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Subtitle A--Immediate Improvements in Health Care Coverage for All Americans

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SEC. 1001. AMENDMENTS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT.

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SEC. 1002. HEALTH INSURANCE CONSUMER INFORMATION.

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SEC. 1003. ENSURING THAT CONSUMERS GET VALUE FOR THEIR DOLLARS.

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SEC. 1004. EFFECTIVE DATES.

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Subtitle B--Immediate Actions to Preserve and Expand Coverage

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SEC. 1101. IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO INSURANCE FOR UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS WITH A PREEXISTING CONDITION.

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SEC. 1102. REINSURANCE FOR EARLY RETIREES.

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SEC. 1103. IMMEDIATE INFORMATION THAT ALLOWS CONSUMERS TO IDENTIFY AFFORDABLE COVERAGE OPTIONS.

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SEC. 1104. ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION.

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SEC. 1105. EFFECTIVE DATE.

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Subtitle C--Quality Health Insurance Coverage for All Americans

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PART I--HEALTH INSURANCE MARKET REFORMS

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PART II--OTHER PROVISIONS

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Subtitle D--Available Coverage Choices for All Americans

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PART I--ESTABLISHMENT OF QUALIFIED HEALTH PLANS

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PART II--CONSUMER CHOICES AND INSURANCE COMPETITION THROUGH HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGES

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PART III--STATE FLEXIBILITY RELATING TO EXCHANGES

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PART IV--STATE FLEXIBILITY TO ESTABLISH ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS

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PART V--REINSURANCE AND RISK ADJUSTMENT

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Subtitle E--Affordable Coverage Choices for All Americans

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PART I--PREMIUM TAX CREDITS AND COST-SHARING REDUCTIONS

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PART II--SMALL BUSINESS TAX CREDIT

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Subtitle F--Shared Responsibility for Health Care

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PART I--INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY

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PART II--EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES

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Subtitle G--Miscellaneous Provisions

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SEC. 1551. DEFINITIONS.

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SEC. 1552. TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENT.

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SEC. 1553. PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION ON ASSISTED SUICIDE.

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SEC. 1554. ACCESS TO THERAPIES.

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SEC. 1555. FREEDOM NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FEDERAL HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAMS.

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SEC. 1556. EQUITY FOR CERTAIN ELIGIBLE SURVIVORS.

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SEC. 1557. NONDISCRIMINATION.

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SEC. 1558. PROTECTIONS FOR EMPLOYEES.

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SEC. 1559. OVERSIGHT.

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SEC. 1560. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.

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SEC. 1561. HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENROLLMENT STANDARDS AND PROTOCOLS.

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SEC. 1562. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.

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SEC. 1563. SENSE OF THE SENATE PROMOTING FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY.

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TITLE II--ROLE OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS

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Subtitle A--Improved Access to Medicaid

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SEC. 2001. MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR THE LOWEST INCOME POPULATIONS.

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SEC. 2002. INCOME ELIGIBILITY FOR NONELDERLY DETERMINED USING MODIFIED GROSS INCOME.

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SEC. 2003. REQUIREMENT TO OFFER PREMIUM ASSISTANCE FOR EMPLOYER-SPONSORED INSURANCE.

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SEC. 2004. MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR FORMER FOSTER CARE CHILDREN.

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SEC. 2005. PAYMENTS TO TERRITORIES.

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SEC. 2006. SPECIAL ADJUSTMENT TO FMAP DETERMINATION FOR CERTAIN STATES RECOVERING FROM A MAJOR DISASTER.

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SEC. 2007. MEDICAID IMPROVEMENT FUND RESCISSION.

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Subtitle B--Enhanced Support for the Children"s Health Insurance Program

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SEC. 2101. ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION FOR CHIP.

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SEC. 2102. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.

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Subtitle C--Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment Simplification

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SEC. 2201. ENROLLMENT SIMPLIFICATION AND COORDINATION WITH STATE HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGES.

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SEC. 2202. PERMITTING HOSPITALS TO MAKE PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS FOR ALL MEDICAID ELIGIBLE POPULATIONS.

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Subtitle D--Improvements to Medicaid Services

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SEC. 2301. COVERAGE FOR FREESTANDING BIRTH CENTER SERVICES.

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SEC. 2302. CONCURRENT CARE FOR CHILDREN.

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SEC. 2303. STATE ELIGIBILITY OPTION FOR FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES.

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SEC. 2304. CLARIFICATION OF DEFINITION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.

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Subtitle E--New Options for States to Provide Long-Term Services and Supports

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SEC. 2401. COMMUNITY FIRST CHOICE OPTION.

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SEC. 2402. REMOVAL OF BARRIERS TO PROVIDING HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES.

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SEC. 2403. MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON REBALANCING DEMONSTRATION.

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SEC. 2404. PROTECTION FOR RECIPIENTS OF HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES AGAINST SPOUSAL IMPOVERISHMENT.

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SEC. 2405. FUNDING TO EXPAND STATE AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTERS.

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SEC. 2406. SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING LONG-TERM CARE.

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Subtitle F--Medicaid Prescription Drug Coverage

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SEC. 2501. PRESCRIPTION DRUG REBATES.

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SEC. 2502. ELIMINATION OF EXCLUSION OF COVERAGE OF CERTAIN DRUGS.

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SEC. 2503. PROVIDING ADEQUATE PHARMACY REIMBURSEMENT.

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Subtitle G--Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Payments

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SEC. 2551. DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE HOSPITAL PAYMENTS.

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Subtitle H--Improved Coordination for Dual Eligible Beneficiaries

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SEC. 2601. 5-YEAR PERIOD FOR DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.

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SEC. 2602. PROVIDING FEDERAL COVERAGE AND PAYMENT COORDINATION FOR DUAL ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES.

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Subtitle I--Improving the Quality of Medicaid for Patients and Providers

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SEC. 2701. ADULT HEALTH QUALITY MEASURES.

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SEC. 2702. PAYMENT ADJUSTMENT FOR HEALTH CARE-ACQUIRED CONDITIONS.

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SEC. 2703. STATE OPTION TO PROVIDE HEALTH HOMES FOR ENROLLEES WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS.

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SEC. 2704. DEMONSTRATION PROJECT TO EVALUATE INTEGRATED CARE AROUND A HOSPITALIZATION.

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SEC. 2705. MEDICAID GLOBAL PAYMENT SYSTEM DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.

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SEC. 2706. PEDIATRIC ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.

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SEC. 2707. MEDICAID EMERGENCY PSYCHIATRIC DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.

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Subtitle J--Improvements to the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC)

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SEC. 2801. MACPAC ASSESSMENT OF POLICIES AFFECTING ALL MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES.

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Subtitle K--Protections for American Indians and Alaska Natives

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SEC. 2901. SPECIAL RULES RELATING TO INDIANS.

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SEC. 2902. ELIMINATION OF SUNSET FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR ALL MEDICARE PART B SERVICES FURNISHED BY CERTAIN INDIAN HOSPITALS AND CLINICS.

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Subtitle L--Maternal and Child Health Services

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SEC. 2951. MATERNAL, INFANT, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITING PROGRAMS.

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SEC. 2952. SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH FOR POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION.

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SEC. 2953. PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY EDUCATION.

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SEC. 2954. RESTORATION OF FUNDING FOR ABSTINENCE EDUCATION.

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SEC. 2955. INCLUSION OF INFORMATION ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A HEALTH CARE POWER OF ATTORNEY IN TRANSITION PLANNING FOR CHILDREN AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE AND INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAMS.

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TITLE III--IMPROVING THE QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY OF HEALTH CARE

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Subtitle A--Transforming the Health Care Delivery System

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PART I--LINKING PAYMENT TO QUALITY OUTCOMES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM

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PART II--NATIONAL STRATEGY TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE QUALITY

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PART III--ENCOURAGING DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PATIENT CARE MODELS

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Subtitle B--Improving Medicare for Patients and Providers

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PART I--ENSURING BENEFICIARY ACCESS TO PHYSICIAN CARE AND OTHER SERVICES

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PART II--RURAL PROTECTIONS

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PART III--IMPROVING PAYMENT ACCURACY

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Subtitle C--Provisions Relating to Part C

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SEC. 3201. MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PAYMENT.

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SEC. 3202. BENEFIT PROTECTION AND SIMPLIFICATION.

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SEC. 3203. APPLICATION OF CODING INTENSITY ADJUSTMENT DURING MA PAYMENT TRANSITION.

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SEC. 3204. SIMPLIFICATION OF ANNUAL BENEFICIARY ELECTION PERIODS.

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SEC. 3205. EXTENSION FOR SPECIALIZED MA PLANS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS INDIVIDUALS.

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SEC. 3206. EXTENSION OF REASONABLE COST CONTRACTS.

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SEC. 3207. TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO MA PRIVATE FEE-FOR-SERVICE PLANS.

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SEC. 3208. MAKING SENIOR HOUSING FACILITY DEMONSTRATION PERMANENT.

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SEC. 3209. AUTHORITY TO DENY PLAN BIDS.

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SEC. 3210. DEVELOPMENT OF NEW STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN MEDIGAP PLANS.

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Subtitle D--Medicare Part D Improvements for Prescription Drug Plans and MA-PD Plans

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SEC. 3301. MEDICARE COVERAGE GAP DISCOUNT PROGRAM.

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SEC. 3302. IMPROVEMENT IN DETERMINATION OF MEDICARE PART D LOW-INCOME BENCHMARK PREMIUM.

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SEC. 3303. VOLUNTARY DE MINIMIS POLICY FOR SUBSIDY ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS UNDER PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANS AND MA-PD PLANS.

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SEC. 3304. SPECIAL RULE FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS REGARDING ELIGIBILITY FOR LOW-INCOME ASSISTANCE.

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SEC. 3305. IMPROVED INFORMATION FOR SUBSIDY ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS REASSIGNED TO PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANS AND MA-PD PLANS.

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SEC. 3306. FUNDING OUTREACH AND ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME PROGRAMS.

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SEC. 3307. IMPROVING FORMULARY REQUIREMENTS FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANS AND MA-PD PLANS WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN CATEGORIES OR CLASSES OF DRUGS.

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SEC. 3308. REDUCING PART D PREMIUM SUBSIDY FOR HIGH-INCOME BENEFICIARIES.

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SEC. 3309. ELIMINATION OF COST SHARING FOR CERTAIN DUAL ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS.

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SEC. 3310. REDUCING WASTEFUL DISPENSING OF OUTPATIENT PRESCRIPTION DRUGS IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES UNDER PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANS AND MA-PD PLANS.

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SEC. 3311. IMPROVED MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN AND MA-PD PLAN COMPLAINT SYSTEM.

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SEC. 3312. UNIFORM EXCEPTIONS AND APPEALS PROCESS FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANS AND MA-PD PLANS.

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SEC. 3313. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL STUDIES AND REPORTS.

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SEC. 3314. INCLUDING COSTS INCURRED BY AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE IN PROVIDING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS TOWARD THE ANNUAL OUT-OF-POCKET THRESHOLD UNDER PART D.

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SEC. 3315. IMMEDIATE REDUCTION IN COVERAGE GAP IN 2010.

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Subtitle E--Ensuring Medicare Sustainability

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SEC. 3401. REVISION OF CERTAIN MARKET BASKET UPDATES AND INCORPORATION OF PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENTS INTO MARKET BASKET UPDATES THAT DO NOT ALREADY INCORPORATE SUCH IMPROVEMENTS.

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SEC. 3402. TEMPORARY ADJUSTMENT TO THE CALCULATION OF PART B PREMIUMS.

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SEC. 3403. INDEPENDENT MEDICARE ADVISORY BOARD.

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Subtitle F--Health Care Quality Improvements

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SEC. 3501. HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM RESEARCH; QUALITY IMPROVEMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.

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SEC. 3502. ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY HEALTH TEAMS TO SUPPORT THE PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL HOME.

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SEC. 3503. MEDICATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN TREATMENT OF CHRONIC DISEASE.

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SEC. 3504. DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF REGIONALIZED SYSTEMS FOR EMERGENCY CARE.

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SEC. 3505. TRAUMA CARE CENTERS AND SERVICE AVAILABILITY.

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SEC. 3506. PROGRAM TO FACILITATE SHARED DECISIONMAKING.

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SEC. 3507. PRESENTATION OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT AND RISK INFORMATION.

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SEC. 3508. DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM TO INTEGRATE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND PATIENT SAFETY TRAINING INTO CLINICAL EDUCATION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS.

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SEC. 3509. IMPROVING WOMEN"S HEALTH.

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SEC. 3510. PATIENT NAVIGATOR PROGRAM.

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SEC. 3511. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

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Subtitle G--Protecting and Improving Guaranteed Medicare Benefits

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SEC. 3601. PROTECTING AND IMPROVING GUARANTEED MEDICARE BENEFITS.

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SEC. 3602. NO CUTS IN GUARANTEED BENEFITS.

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TITLE IV--PREVENTION OF CHRONIC DISEASE AND IMPROVING PUBLIC HEALTH

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Subtitle A--Modernizing Disease Prevention and Public Health Systems

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SEC. 4001. NATIONAL PREVENTION, HEALTH PROMOTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH COUNCIL.

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SEC. 4002. PREVENTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH FUND.

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SEC. 4003. CLINICAL AND COMMUNITY PREVENTIVE SERVICES.

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SEC. 4004. EDUCATION AND OUTREACH CAMPAIGN REGARDING PREVENTIVE BENEFITS.

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Subtitle B--Increasing Access to Clinical Preventive Services

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SEC. 4101. SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS.

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SEC. 4102. ORAL HEALTHCARE PREVENTION ACTIVITIES.

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SEC. 4103. MEDICARE COVERAGE OF ANNUAL WELLNESS VISIT PROVIDING A PERSONALIZED PREVENTION PLAN.

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SEC. 4104. REMOVAL OF BARRIERS TO PREVENTIVE SERVICES IN MEDICARE.

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SEC. 4105. EVIDENCE-BASED COVERAGE OF PREVENTIVE SERVICES IN MEDICARE.

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SEC. 4106. IMPROVING ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE SERVICES FOR ELIGIBLE ADULTS IN MEDICAID.

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SEC. 4107. COVERAGE OF COMPREHENSIVE TOBACCO CESSATION SERVICES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN IN MEDICAID.

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SEC. 4108. INCENTIVES FOR PREVENTION OF CHRONIC DISEASES IN MEDICAID.

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Subtitle C--Creating Healthier Communities

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SEC. 4201. COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION GRANTS.

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SEC. 4202. HEALTHY AGING, LIVING WELL; EVALUATION OF COMMUNITY-BASED PREVENTION AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS FOR MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES.

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SEC. 4203. REMOVING BARRIERS AND IMPROVING ACCESS TO WELLNESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

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SEC. 4204. IMMUNIZATIONS.

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SEC. 4205. NUTRITION LABELING OF STANDARD MENU ITEMS AT CHAIN RESTAURANTS.

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SEC. 4206. DEMONSTRATION PROJECT CONCERNING INDIVIDUALIZED WELLNESS PLAN.

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SEC. 4207. REASONABLE BREAK TIME FOR NURSING MOTHERS.

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Subtitle D--Support for Prevention and Public Health Innovation

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SEC. 4301. RESEARCH ON OPTIMIZING THE DELIVERY OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES.

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SEC. 4302. UNDERSTANDING HEALTH DISPARITIES: DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS.

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SEC. 4303. CDC AND EMPLOYER-BASED WELLNESS PROGRAMS.

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SEC. 4304. EPIDEMIOLOGY-LABORATORY CAPACITY GRANTS.

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SEC. 4305. ADVANCING RESEARCH AND TREATMENT FOR PAIN CARE MANAGEMENT.

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SEC. 4306. FUNDING FOR CHILDHOOD OBESITY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.

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Subtitle E--Miscellaneous Provisions

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SEC. 4401. SENSE OF THE SENATE CONCERNING CBO SCORING.

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SEC. 4402. EFFECTIVENESS OF FEDERAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES.

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TITLE V--HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE

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Subtitle A--Purpose and Definitions

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SEC. 5001. PURPOSE.

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SEC. 5002. DEFINITIONS.

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Subtitle B--Innovations in the Health Care Workforce

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SEC. 5101. NATIONAL HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE COMMISSION.

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SEC. 5102. STATE HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GRANTS.

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SEC. 5103. HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE ASSESSMENT.

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Subtitle C--Increasing the Supply of the Health Care Workforce

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SEC. 5201. FEDERALLY SUPPORTED STUDENT LOAN FUNDS.

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SEC. 5202. NURSING STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM.

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SEC. 5203. HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAMS.

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SEC. 5204. PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION PROGRAMS.

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SEC. 5205. ALLIED HEALTH WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION PROGRAMS.

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SEC. 5207. FUNDING FOR NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS.

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SEC. 5208. NURSE-MANAGED HEALTH CLINICS.

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SEC. 5209. ELIMINATION OF CAP ON COMMISSIONED CORPS.

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SEC. 5210. ESTABLISHING A READY RESERVE CORPS.

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Subtitle D--Enhancing Health Care Workforce Education and Training

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SEC. 5301. TRAINING IN FAMILY MEDICINE, GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE, GENERAL PEDIATRICS, AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTSHIP.

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SEC. 5302. TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIRECT CARE WORKERS.

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SEC. 5303. TRAINING IN GENERAL, PEDIATRIC, AND PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY.

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SEC. 5304. ALTERNATIVE DENTAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.

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SEC. 5305. GERIATRIC EDUCATION AND TRAINING; CAREER AWARDS; COMPREHENSIVE GERIATRIC EDUCATION.

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SEC. 5306. MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EDUCATION AND TRAINING GRANTS.

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SEC. 5307. CULTURAL COMPETENCY, PREVENTION, AND PUBLIC HEALTH AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TRAINING.

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SEC. 5308. ADVANCED NURSING EDUCATION GRANTS.

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SEC. 5309. NURSE EDUCATION, PRACTICE, AND RETENTION GRANTS.

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SEC. 5310. LOAN REPAYMENT AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.

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SEC. 5311. NURSE FACULTY LOAN PROGRAM.

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SEC. 5312. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR PARTS B THROUGH D OF TITLE VIII.

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SEC. 5313. GRANTS TO PROMOTE THE COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKFORCE.

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SEC. 5314. FELLOWSHIP TRAINING IN PUBLIC HEALTH.

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SEC. 5315. UNITED STATES PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCES TRACK.

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Subtitle E--Supporting the Existing Health Care Workforce

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SEC. 5401. CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE.

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SEC. 5402. HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TRAINING FOR DIVERSITY.

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SEC. 5403. INTERDISCIPLINARY, COMMUNITY-BASED LINKAGES.

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SEC. 5404. WORKFORCE DIVERSITY GRANTS.

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SEC. 5405. PRIMARY CARE EXTENSION PROGRAM.

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Subtitle F--Strengthening Primary Care and Other Workforce Improvements

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SEC. 5501. EXPANDING ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE SERVICES AND GENERAL SURGERY SERVICES.

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SEC. 5502. MEDICARE FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER IMPROVEMENTS.

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SEC. 5503. DISTRIBUTION OF ADDITIONAL RESIDENCY POSITIONS.

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SEC. 5508. INCREASING TEACHING CAPACITY.

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SEC. 5509. GRADUATE NURSE EDUCATION DEMONSTRATION.

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Subtitle G--Improving Access to Health Care Services

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SEC. 5601. SPENDING FOR FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS (FQHCS).

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SEC. 5604. CO-LOCATING PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY CARE IN COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SETTINGS.

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SEC. 5605. KEY NATIONAL INDICATORS.

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SEC. 5701. REPORTS.

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TITLE VI--TRANSPARENCY AND PROGRAM INTEGRITY

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Subtitle A--Physician Ownership and Other Transparency

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SEC. 6005. PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS TRANSPARENCY REQUIREMENTS.

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Subtitle B--Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement

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PART III--IMPROVING STAFF TRAINING

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SEC. 6201. NATIONWIDE PROGRAM FOR NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECKS ON DIRECT PATIENT ACCESS EMPLOYEES OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES AND PROVIDERS.

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SEC. 6301. PATIENT-CENTERED OUTCOMES RESEARCH.

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SEC. 6302. FEDERAL COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR COMPARATIVE EFFECTIVENESS RESEARCH.

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SEC. 6401. PROVIDER SCREENING AND OTHER ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS UNDER MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND CHIP.

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SEC. 6402. ENHANCED MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PROGRAM INTEGRITY PROVISIONS.

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SEC. 6403. ELIMINATION OF DUPLICATION BETWEEN THE HEALTHCARE INTEGRITY AND PROTECTION DATA BANK AND THE NATIONAL PRACTITIONER DATA BANK.

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SEC. 6404. MAXIMUM PERIOD FOR SUBMISSION OF MEDICARE CLAIMS REDUCED TO NOT MORE THAN 12 MONTHS.

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SEC. 6405. PHYSICIANS WHO ORDER ITEMS OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO BE MEDICARE ENROLLED PHYSICIANS OR ELIGIBLE PROFESSIONALS.

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SEC. 6406. REQUIREMENT FOR PHYSICIANS TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON REFERRALS TO PROGRAMS AT HIGH RISK OF WASTE AND ABUSE.

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SEC. 6408. ENHANCED PENALTIES.

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SEC. 6409. MEDICARE SELF-REFERRAL DISCLOSURE PROTOCOL.

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SEC. 6411. EXPANSION OF THE RECOVERY AUDIT CONTRACTOR (RAC) PROGRAM.

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Subtitle F--Additional Medicaid Program Integrity Provisions

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SEC. 6501. TERMINATION OF PROVIDER PARTICIPATION UNDER MEDICAID IF TERMINATED UNDER MEDICARE OR OTHER STATE PLAN.

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SEC. 6502. MEDICAID EXCLUSION FROM PARTICIPATION RELATING TO CERTAIN OWNERSHIP, CONTROL, AND MANAGEMENT AFFILIATIONS.

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SEC. 6504. REQUIREMENT TO REPORT EXPANDED SET OF DATA ELEMENTS UNDER MMIS TO DETECT FRAUD AND ABUSE.

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SEC. 6505. PROHIBITION ON PAYMENTS TO INSTITUTIONS OR ENTITIES LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

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SEC. 6506. OVERPAYMENTS.

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SEC. 6507. MANDATORY STATE USE OF NATIONAL CORRECT CODING INITIATIVE.

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SEC. 6508. GENERAL EFFECTIVE DATE.

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SEC. 6601. PROHIBITION ON FALSE STATEMENTS AND REPRESENTATIONS.

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SEC. 6602. CLARIFYING DEFINITION.

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SEC. 6603. DEVELOPMENT OF MODEL UNIFORM REPORT FORM.

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SEC. 6604. APPLICABILITY OF STATE LAW TO COMBAT FRAUD AND ABUSE.

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SEC. 6605. ENABLING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TO ISSUE ADMINISTRATIVE SUMMARY CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS AND SUMMARY SEIZURES ORDERS AGAINST PLANS THAT ARE IN FINANCIALLY HAZARDOUS CONDITION.

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SEC. 6607. PERMITTING EVIDENTIARY PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS.

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SEC. 6701. SHORT TITLE OF SUBTITLE.

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SEC. 6702. DEFINITIONS.

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SEC. 6703. ELDER JUSTICE.

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SEC. 6801. SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING MEDICAL MALPRACTICE.

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TITLE VII--IMPROVING ACCESS TO INNOVATIVE MEDICAL THERAPIES

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Subtitle A--Biologics Price Competition and Innovation

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SEC. 7001. SHORT TITLE.

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SEC. 7002. APPROVAL PATHWAY FOR BIOSIMILAR BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS.

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SEC. 7003. SAVINGS.

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Subtitle B--More Affordable Medicines for Children and Underserved Communities

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SEC. 7101. EXPANDED PARTICIPATION IN 340B PROGRAM.

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SEC. 7102. IMPROVEMENTS TO 340B PROGRAM INTEGRITY.

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SEC. 7103. GAO STUDY TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON IMPROVING THE 340B PROGRAM.

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TITLE VIII--CLASS ACT

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SEC. 8001. SHORT TITLE OF TITLE.

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SEC. 8002. ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL VOLUNTARY INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR PURCHASING COMMUNITY LIVING ASSISTANCE SERVICES AND SUPPORT.

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TITLE IX--REVENUE PROVISIONS

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Subtitle A--Revenue Offset Provisions

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SEC. 9001. EXCISE TAX ON HIGH COST EMPLOYER-SPONSORED HEALTH COVERAGE.

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SEC. 9002. INCLUSION OF COST OF EMPLOYER-SPONSORED HEALTH COVERAGE ON W-2.

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SEC. 9003. DISTRIBUTIONS FOR MEDICINE QUALIFIED ONLY IF FOR PRESCRIBED DRUG OR INSULIN.

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SEC. 9004. INCREASE IN ADDITIONAL TAX ON DISTRIBUTIONS FROM HSAS AND ARCHER MSAS NOT USED FOR QUALIFIED MEDICAL EXPENSES.

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SEC. 9005. LIMITATION ON HEALTH FLEXIBLE SPENDING ARRANGEMENTS UNDER CAFETERIA PLANS.

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SEC. 9006. EXPANSION OF INFORMATION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

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SEC. 9007. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CHARITABLE HOSPITALS.

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SEC. 9008. IMPOSITION OF ANNUAL FEE ON BRANDED PRESCRIPTION PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS.

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SEC. 9009. IMPOSITION OF ANNUAL FEE ON MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS.

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SEC. 9010. IMPOSITION OF ANNUAL FEE ON HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDERS.

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SEC. 9011. STUDY AND REPORT OF EFFECT ON VETERANS HEALTH CARE.

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SEC. 9012. ELIMINATION OF DEDUCTION FOR EXPENSES ALLOCABLE TO MEDICARE PART D SUBSIDY.

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SEC. 9013. MODIFICATION OF ITEMIZED DEDUCTION FOR MEDICAL EXPENSES.

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SEC. 9014. LIMITATION ON EXCESSIVE REMUNERATION PAID BY CERTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDERS.

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SEC. 9015. ADDITIONAL HOSPITAL INSURANCE TAX ON HIGH-INCOME TAXPAYERS.

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SEC. 9016. MODIFICATION OF SECTION 833 TREATMENT OF CERTAIN HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS.

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SEC. 9017. EXCISE TAX ON ELECTIVE COSMETIC MEDICAL PROCEDURES.

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SEC. 9021. EXCLUSION OF HEALTH BENEFITS PROVIDED BY INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS.

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SEC. 9022. ESTABLISHMENT OF SIMPLE CAFETERIA PLANS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES.

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SEC. 9023. QUALIFYING THERAPEUTIC DISCOVERY PROJECT CREDIT.

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TITLE X--STRENGTHENING QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS

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Subtitle A--Provisions Relating to Title I

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SEC. 10101. AMENDMENTS TO SUBTITLE A.

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SEC. 10102. AMENDMENTS TO SUBTITLE B.

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SEC. 10103. AMENDMENTS TO SUBTITLE C.

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SEC. 10104. AMENDMENTS TO SUBTITLE D.

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SEC. 10105. AMENDMENTS TO SUBTITLE E.

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SEC. 10106. AMENDMENTS TO SUBTITLE F.

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SEC. 10107. AMENDMENTS TO SUBTITLE G.

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SEC. 10108. FREE CHOICE VOUCHERS.

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SEC. 10109. DEVELOPMENT OF STANDARDS FOR FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSACTIONS.

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PART I--MEDICAID AND CHIP

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PART II--SUPPORT FOR PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS AND WOMEN

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PART III--INDIAN HEALTH CARE IMPROVEMENT

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SEC. 10301. PLANS FOR A VALUE-BASED PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERS.

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SEC. 10302. REVISION TO NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN HEALTH CARE.

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SEC. 10303. DEVELOPMENT OF OUTCOME MEASURES.

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SEC. 10304. SELECTION OF EFFICIENCY MEASURES.

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SEC. 10305. DATA COLLECTION; PUBLIC REPORTING.

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SEC. 10306. IMPROVEMENTS UNDER THE CENTER FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID INNOVATION.

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SEC. 10307. IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MEDICARE SHARED SAVINGS PROGRAM.

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SEC. 10308. REVISIONS TO NATIONAL PILOT PROGRAM ON PAYMENT BUNDLING.

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SEC. 10309. REVISIONS TO HOSPITAL READMISSIONS REDUCTION PROGRAM.

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SEC. 10310. REPEAL OF PHYSICIAN PAYMENT UPDATE.

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SEC. 10311. REVISIONS TO EXTENSION OF AMBULANCE ADD-ONS.

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SEC. 10314. ADJUSTMENT TO LOW-VOLUME HOSPITAL PROVISION.

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SEC. 10315. REVISIONS TO HOME HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS.

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SEC. 10316. MEDICARE DSH.

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SEC. 10317. REVISIONS TO EXTENSION OF SECTION 508 HOSPITAL PROVISIONS.

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SEC. 10318. REVISIONS TO TRANSITIONAL EXTRA BENEFITS UNDER MEDICARE ADVANTAGE.

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SEC. 10319. REVISIONS TO MARKET BASKET ADJUSTMENTS.

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SEC. 10320. EXPANSION OF THE SCOPE OF, AND ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS TO, THE INDEPENDENT MEDICARE ADVISORY BOARD.

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SEC. 10321. REVISION TO COMMUNITY HEALTH TEAMS.

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SEC. 10322. QUALITY REPORTING FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS.

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SEC. 10323. MEDICARE COVERAGE FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPOSED TO ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS.

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SEC. 10324. PROTECTIONS FOR FRONTIER STATES.

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SEC. 10325. REVISION TO SKILLED NURSING FACILITY PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM.

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SEC. 10326. PILOT TESTING PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS FOR CERTAIN MEDICARE PROVIDERS.

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SEC. 10327. IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PHYSICIAN QUALITY REPORTING SYSTEM.

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SEC. 10328. IMPROVEMENT IN PART D MEDICATION THERAPY MANAGEMENT (MTM) PROGRAMS.

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SEC. 10329. DEVELOPING METHODOLOGY TO ASSESS HEALTH PLAN VALUE.

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SEC. 10330. MODERNIZING COMPUTER AND DATA SYSTEMS OF THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES TO SUPPORT IMPROVEMENTS IN CARE DELIVERY.

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SEC. 10332. AVAILABILITY OF MEDICARE DATA FOR PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT.

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SEC. 10333. COMMUNITY-BASED COLLABORATIVE CARE NETWORKS.

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SEC. 10334. MINORITY HEALTH.

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SEC. 10336. GAO STUDY AND REPORT ON MEDICARE BENEFICIARY ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY DIALYSIS SERVICES.

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SEC. 10401. AMENDMENTS TO SUBTITLE A.

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SEC. 10402. AMENDMENTS TO SUBTITLE B.

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SEC. 10403. AMENDMENTS TO SUBTITLE C.

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SEC. 10404. AMENDMENTS TO SUBTITLE D.

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SEC. 10405. AMENDMENTS TO SUBTITLE E.

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SEC. 10406. AMENDMENT RELATING TO WAIVING COINSURANCE FOR PREVENTIVE SERVICES.

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SEC. 10407. BETTER DIABETES CARE.

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SEC. 10408. GRANTS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE WORKPLACE WELLNESS PROGRAMS.

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SEC. 10409. CURES ACCELERATION NETWORK.

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SEC. 10410. CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE FOR DEPRESSION.

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SEC. 10411. PROGRAMS RELATING TO CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE.

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SEC. 10412. AUTOMATED DEFIBRILLATION IN ADAM"S MEMORY ACT.

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SEC. 10413. YOUNG WOMEN"S BREAST HEALTH AWARENESS AND SUPPORT OF YOUNG WOMEN DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER.

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SEC. 10501. AMENDMENTS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT, THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, AND TITLE V OF THIS ACT.

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SEC. 10502. INFRASTRUCTURE TO EXPAND ACCESS TO CARE.

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SEC. 10503. COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS AND THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS FUND.

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SEC. 10504. DEMONSTRATION PROJECT TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE CARE.

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Subtitle F--Provisions Relating to Title VI

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SEC. 10601. REVISIONS TO LIMITATION ON MEDICARE EXCEPTION TO THE PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN PHYSICIAN REFERRALS FOR HOSPITALS.

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SEC. 10602. CLARIFICATIONS TO PATIENT-CENTERED OUTCOMES RESEARCH.

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SEC. 10603. STRIKING PROVISIONS RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER APPLICATION FEES.

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SEC. 10604. TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO SECTION 6405.

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SEC. 10605. CERTAIN OTHER PROVIDERS PERMITTED TO CONDUCT FACE TO FACE ENCOUNTER FOR HOME HEALTH SERVICES.

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SEC. 10606. HEALTH CARE FRAUD ENFORCEMENT.

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SEC. 10607. STATE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS TO EVALUATE ALTERNATIVES TO CURRENT MEDICAL TORT LITIGATION.

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SEC. 10608. EXTENSION OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE COVERAGE TO FREE CLINICS.

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SEC. 10609. LABELING CHANGES.

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SEC. 10801. PROVISIONS RELATING TO TITLE VIII.

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SEC. 10901. MODIFICATIONS TO EXCISE TAX ON HIGH COST EMPLOYER-SPONSORED HEALTH COVERAGE.

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SEC. 10902. INFLATION ADJUSTMENT OF LIMITATION ON HEALTH FLEXIBLE SPENDING ARRANGEMENTS UNDER CAFETERIA PLANS.

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SEC. 10903. MODIFICATION OF LIMITATION ON CHARGES BY CHARITABLE HOSPITALS.

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SEC. 10904. MODIFICATION OF ANNUAL FEE ON MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS.

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SEC. 10905. MODIFICATION OF ANNUAL FEE ON HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDERS.

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SEC. 10906. MODIFICATIONS TO ADDITIONAL HOSPITAL INSURANCE TAX ON HIGH-INCOME TAXPAYERS.

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SEC. 10907. EXCISE TAX ON INDOOR TANNING SERVICES IN LIEU OF ELECTIVE COSMETIC MEDICAL PROCEDURES.

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SEC. 10908. EXCLUSION FOR ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO PARTICIPANTS IN STATE STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAMS FOR CERTAIN HEALTH PROFESSIONALS.

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SEC. 10909. EXPANSION OF ADOPTION CREDIT AND ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.

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