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S. 1557Became Law

Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2013

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to extend and reauthorize appropriations through FY2018 for payments to children's hospitals associated with operating approved graduate medical residency training programs.

Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: (1) make available up to 25 percent of the total amounts in excess of specified appropriations for payments to certain hospitals with a Medicare payment agreement that are excluded from the Medicare inpatient hospital prospective payment system and whose inpatients are predominantly under 18 years of age; and (2) establish a quality bonus system for distribution of excess payments to such hospitals, which may include a focus on quality measurement and improvement, interpersonal and communications skills, delivering patient-centered care, and practicing in integrated health systems.

Became Public Law No: 113-98.

Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA](D-PA)Sponsor
23 cosponsors17 D6 R
23cosponsors2committees23actions7subjects
  • Enrolled Bill
  • Referred in HouseNov 13, 2013
  • Engrossed in SenateNov 12, 2013
  • Reported to SenateOct 30, 2013
  • Introduced in SenateSep 27, 2013
  • Public LawApr 8, 2014
  1. President

    Became Public Law No: 113-98.

  2. BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-98.

  3. President

    Signed by President.

  4. BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2782-2783)

  8. Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2782-2783)

  9. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1557.

  10. FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2782-2784)

  11. FloorH30300

    Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  12. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

  13. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  14. FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7963; text as passed Senate: CR S7963)

  17. Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7963; text as passed Senate: CR S7963)

  18. Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 227.

  19. Committee

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Harkin without amendment. Without written report.

  20. Committee14000

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Harkin without amendment. Without written report.

  21. Committee

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  22. IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

  23. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Apr 7, 201449

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to extend and reauthorize appropriations through FY2018 for payments to children's hospitals associated with operating approved graduate medical residency training programs.

Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: (1) make available up to 25 percent of the total amounts in excess of specified appropriations for payments to certain hospitals with a Medicare payment agreement that are excluded from the Medicare inpatient hospital prospective payment system and whose inpatients are predominantly under 18 years of age; and (2) establish a quality bonus system for distribution of excess payments to such hospitals, which may include a focus on quality measurement and improvement, interpersonal and communications skills, delivering patient-centered care, and practicing in integrated health systems.

Apr 1, 201481

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to extend and reauthorize appropriations through FY2018 for payments to children's hospitals associated with operating approved graduate medical residency training programs.

Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: (1) make available up to 25 percent of the total amounts in excess of specified appropriations for payments to certain hospitals with a Medicare payment agreement that are excluded from the Medicare inpatient hospital prospective payment system and whose inpatients are predominantly under 18 years of age; and (2) establish a quality bonus system for distribution of excess payments to such hospitals, which may include a focus on quality measurement and improvement, interpersonal and communications skills, delivering patient-centered care, and practicing in integrated health systems.

Nov 12, 201382

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to extend and reauthorize appropriations through FY2018 for payments to children's hospitals associated with operating approved graduate medical residency training programs.

Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: (1) make available up to 25 percent of the total amounts in excess of specified appropriations for payments to certain hospitals with a Medicare payment agreement that are excluded from the Medicare inpatient hospital prospective payment system and whose inpatients are predominantly under 18 years of age; and (2) establish a quality bonus system for distribution of excess payments to such hospitals, which may include a focus on quality measurement and improvement, interpersonal and communications skills, delivering patient-centered care, and practicing in integrated health systems.

Oct 30, 201380

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to extend and reauthorize appropriations through FY2018 for payments to children's hospitals associated with operating approved graduate medical residency training programs.

Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: (1) make available up to 25 percent of the total amounts in excess of specified appropriations for payments to certain hospitals with a Medicare payment agreement that are excluded from the Medicare inpatient hospital prospective payment system and whose inpatients are predominantly under 18 years of age; and (2) establish a quality bonus system for distribution of excess payments to such hospitals, which may include a focus on quality measurement and improvement, interpersonal and communications skills, delivering patient-centered care, and practicing in integrated health systems.

Sep 27, 2013

Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to extend and reauthorize appropriations through FY2018 for payments to children's hospitals associated with operating approved graduate medical residency training programs.

Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: (1) make available up to 25 percent of the total amounts in excess of specified appropriations for payments to certain hospitals with a Medicare payment agreement that are excluded from the Medicare inpatient hospital prospective payment system and whose inpatients are predominantly under 18 years of age; and (2) establish a quality bonus system for distribution of excess payments to such hospitals, which may include a focus on quality measurement and improvement, interpersonal and communications skills, delivering patient-centered care, and practicing in integrated health systems.

Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2013 — Informed