H.R. 7755 · 117th Congress
John Lewis Equality in Medicare and Medicaid Treatment Act of 2022
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Terri Sewell
- Introduced
- 2022-05-12
- Latest action
- 2022-05-12 · Introduced in House
Summary
John Lewis Equality in Medicare and Medicaid Treatment Act of 2022
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.