S. 2188 · 110th Congress

Medicare Access to Community Health Centers (MATCH) Act of 2007

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2007-10-17
Latest action
2007-10-17 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

Medicare Access to Community Health Centers (MATCH) Act of 2007 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to revise the definition of "federally qualified health center services" to include ambulatory services furnished by a federally qualified health center (FQHC) for which payment may otherwise be made under Medicare if such services were furnished by a non-FQHC health care provider or health care professional employed by or under contract with an FQHC.

Permits payment for hospital-based services.

Provides for a Medicare prospective payment system (PPS) for Medicare-covered services provided by FQHCs.