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Bill98th CongressFiled Apr 12, 1984Health
H.R. 5496

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to rename the National Center for Health Services Research as the National Center for Health Services Research and Medical Technology Assessment, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jun 11, 1984)

(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #225 (376-16))

Amends the Public Health Service Act to rename the National Center for Health Services Research the National Center for Health Services Research and Medical Technology Assessment.

Includes among the duties of the Center research, evaluation, and demonstration projects respecting the safety, efficacy, effectiveness, cost effectiveness, and social, economic, and ethical impacts of health care technologies.

Requires the Center to advise the Secretary of Health and Human Services respecting medical technology issues and make recommendations with respect to whether specific medical technologies should be reimbursable under federally financed health programs.

Requires the Secretary, acting through the Center, to undertake and support (by grant or contract) research regarding technology diffusion, methods to assess medical technology, and specific medical technologies. Requires any such grant over a specified amount to be reviewed by the National Advisory Council on Medical Technology Assessment established by this Act.

Sets forth the functions pertaining to medical technology assessment for which the Secretary may make a grant to support a non-profit entity.

Establishes the National Advisory Council on Medical Technology Assessment to advise the Secretary and the Center with respect to the performance of the medical technology assessment functions set forth by this Act.

Sets aside specified annual amounts for evaluations of health services and health care technology to be carried out through the Center.

Repeals the provisions of such Act which provide for the establishment of the National Center for Health Care Technology.

Authorizes appropriations for health service research, evaluation, and demonstration activities undertaken or supported by the Center.

Authorizes appropriations through FY 1987 for health statistical, epidemiological, and medical technology assessment activities undertaken or supported by the Center or by the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics.

What just happenedOct 30, 1984

See S.771.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24](D-CA)Sponsor
5 cosponsors4 D1 R
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  1. Oct 30, 1984CommitteeH19100

    See S.771.

  2. Oct 11, 1984Floor

    Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote.

  3. Oct 9, 1984Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1334.

  4. Oct 9, 1984Discharge

    Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  5. Oct 9, 1984Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  6. Jun 13, 1984IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  7. Jun 11, 1984FloorH37100

    Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 376 - 16 (Record Vote No: 225).

  8. Jun 11, 1984Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 376 - 16 (Record Vote No: 225).

  9. Jun 11, 1984FloorH30000

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

  10. Jun 4, 1984CalendarsH12410

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 475.

  11. Jun 4, 1984CommitteeH12200

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 98-818.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. Jun 4, 1984Committee5000

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 98-818.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. May 15, 1984CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. May 15, 1984CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  15. May 1, 1984CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  16. May 1, 1984CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  17. Apr 27, 1984CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held. Hearings printed: H. Hrg. 98-141.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  18. Apr 24, 1984CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  19. Apr 12, 1984CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  20. Apr 12, 1984IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  21. Apr 12, 1984IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  22. Apr 12, 1984IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJun 11, 198436
(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #225 (376-16))

Amends the Public Health Service Act to rename the National Center for Health Services Research the National Center for Health Services Research and Medical Technology Assessment.

Includes among the duties of the Center research, evaluation, and demonstration projects respecting the safety, efficacy, effectiveness, cost effectiveness, and social, economic, and ethical impacts of health care technologies.

Requires the Center to advise the Secretary of Health and Human Services respecting medical technology issues and make recommendations with respect to whether specific medical technologies should be reimbursable under federally financed health programs.

Requires the Secretary, acting through the Center, to undertake and support (by grant or contract) research regarding technology diffusion, methods to assess medical technology, and specific medical technologies. Requires any such grant over a specified amount to be reviewed by the National Advisory Council on Medical Technology Assessment established by this Act.

Sets forth the functions pertaining to medical technology assessment for which the Secretary may make a grant to support a non-profit entity.

Establishes the National Advisory Council on Medical Technology Assessment to advise the Secretary and the Center with respect to the performance of the medical technology assessment functions set forth by this Act.

Sets aside specified annual amounts for evaluations of health services and health care technology to be carried out through the Center.

Repeals the provisions of such Act which provide for the establishment of the National Center for Health Care Technology.

Authorizes appropriations for health service research, evaluation, and demonstration activities undertaken or supported by the Center.

Authorizes appropriations through FY 1987 for health statistical, epidemiological, and medical technology assessment activities undertaken or supported by the Center or by the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Jun 4, 198417
(Reported to House from the Committee on Energy and Commerce with amendment, H. Rept. 98-818)

Amends the Public Health Service Act to rename the National Center for Health Services Research the National Center for Health Services Research and Medical Technology Assessment.

Includes among the duties of the Center research, evaluation, and demonstration projects respecting the safety, efficacy, effectiveness, cost effectiveness, and social, economic, and ethical impacts of health care technologies.

Requires the Center to advise the Secretary of Health and Human Services respecting medical technology issues and make recommendations with respect to whether specific medical technologies should be reimbursable under federally financed health programs.

Requires the Secretary, acting through the Center, to undertake and support (by grant or contract) research regarding technology diffusion, methods to assess medical technology, and specific medical technologies. Requires any such grant over a specified amount to be reviewed by the National Advisory Council on Medical Technology Assessment established by this Act.

Sets forth the functions pertaining to medical technology assessment for which the Secretary may make a grant to support a non-profit entity.

Establishes the National Advisory Council on Medical Technology Assessment to advise the Secretary and the Center with respect to the performance of the medical technology assessment functions set forth by this Act.

Sets aside specified annual amounts for evaluations of health services and health care technology to be carried out through the Center.

Repeals the provisions of such Act which provide for the establishment of the National Center for Health Care Technology.

Authorizes appropriations for health service research, evaluation, and demonstration activities undertaken or supported by the Center.

Authorizes appropriations through FY 1987 for health statistical, epidemiological, and medical technology assessment activities undertaken or supported by the Center or by the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics.

Introduced in HouseApr 12, 198400

Amends the Public Health Service Act to rename the National Center for Health Services Research the National Center for Health Services Research and Medical Technology Assessment.

Includes among the duties of the Center research, evaluation, and demonstration projects respecting the safety, efficacy, effectiveness, cost effectiveness, and social, economic, and ethical impacts of health care technologies.

Requires the Center to advise the Secretary of Health and Human Services respecting medical technology issues and make recommendations with respect to whether specific medical technologies should be reimbursable under federally financed health programs.

Requires the Secretary, acting through the Center, to undertake and support (by grant or contract) research regarding technology diffusion, methods to assess medical technology, and specific medical technologies. Requires any such grant over a specified amount to be reviewed by the National Advisory Council on Medical Technology Assessment established by this Act.

Sets forth the functions pertaining to medical technology assessment for which the Secretary may make a grant to support a non-profit entity.

Establishes the National Advisory Council on Medical Technology Assessment to advise the Secretary and the Center with respect to the performance of the medical technology assessment functions set forth by this Act.

Repeals the provisions of such Act which provide for the establishment of the National Center for Health Care Technology.

Authorizes appropriations for health service research, evaluation, and demonstration activities undertaken or supported by the Center.

Authorizes appropriations through FY 1987 for health statistical, epidemiological, and medical technology assessment activities undertaken or supported by the Center or by the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics.