H.R. 3910 · 116th Congress
Equality in Medicare and Medicaid Treatment Act of 2019
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- John Lewis
- Introduced
- 2019-07-23
- Latest action
- 2019-07-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Equality in Medicare and Medicaid Treatment Act of 2019
This bill requires the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a payment model that addresses social determinants of health and health disparities, particularly with respect to minorities, underserved areas, and high-risk individuals. The bill also generally incorporates consideration of such factors into the selection, implementation, and evaluation of other models, including the decision as to whether to expand a model's duration and scope.