115 S870 RS: Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017 U.S. Senate 2017-04-06 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

IICalendar No. 206115th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 870[Report No. 115–146]IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESApril 6 (legislative day, April 4), 2017Mr. Hatch (for himself, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Warner, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Thune, Mr. Casey, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Carper, Ms. Stabenow, Mrs. McCaskill, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Cassidy, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Nelson, and Mr. Schatz) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceAugust 3, 2017Reported by Mr. Hatch, with an amendmentStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicA BILLTo amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to implement Medicare payment policies designed to improve management of chronic disease, streamline care coordination, and improve quality outcomes without adding to the deficit.

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This Act may be cited as the Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017. (b)

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The table of contents of this Act is as follows:Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.TITLE I—Receiving High Quality Care in the HomeSec. 101. Extending the Independence at Home Demonstration Program.Sec. 102. Expanding access to home dialysis therapy.TITLE II—Advancing Team-Based CareSec. 201. Providing continued access to Medicare Advantage special needs plans for vulnerable populations.TITLE III—Expanding Innovation and TechnologySec. 301. Adapting benefits to meet the needs of chronically ill Medicare Advantage enrollees.Sec. 302. Expanding supplemental benefits to meet the needs of chronically ill Medicare Advantage enrollees.Sec. 303. Increasing convenience for Medicare Advantage enrollees through telehealth.Sec. 304. Providing accountable care organizations the ability to expand the use of telehealth.Sec. 305. Expanding the use of telehealth for individuals with stroke.TITLE IV—Identifying the Chronically Ill PopulationSec. 401. Providing flexibility for beneficiaries to be part of an accountable care organization.TITLE V—Empowering Individuals and Caregivers in Care DeliverySec. 501. Eliminating barriers to care coordination under accountable care organizations.Sec. 502. GAO study and report on longitudinal comprehensive care planning services under Medicare part B.TITLE VI—Other Policies to Improve Care for the Chronically IllSec. 601. GAO study and report on improving medication synchronization.Sec. 602. GAO study and report on impact of obesity drugs on patient health and spending.

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This Act may be cited as the Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017. (b)

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The table of contents of this Act is as follows:Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.TITLE I—Receiving High Quality Care in the HomeSec. 101. Extending the Independence at Home Demonstration Program.Sec. 102. Expanding access to home dialysis therapy.TITLE II—Advancing Team-Based CareSec. 201. Providing continued access to Medicare Advantage special needs plans for vulnerable populations.TITLE III—Expanding Innovation and TechnologySec. 301. Adapting benefits to meet the needs of chronically ill Medicare Advantage enrollees.Sec. 302. Expanding supplemental benefits to meet the needs of chronically ill Medicare Advantage enrollees.Sec. 303. Increasing convenience for Medicare Advantage enrollees through telehealth.Sec. 304. Providing accountable care organizations the ability to expand the use of telehealth.Sec. 305. Expanding the use of telehealth for individuals with stroke.TITLE IV—Identifying the Chronically Ill PopulationSec. 401. Providing flexibility for beneficiaries to be part of an accountable care organization.TITLE V—Empowering Individuals and Caregivers in Care DeliverySec. 501. Eliminating barriers to care coordination under accountable care organizations.Sec. 502. GAO study and report on longitudinal comprehensive care planning services under Medicare part B.TITLE VI—Other Policies to Improve Care for the Chronically IllSec. 601. Providing prescription drug plans with parts A and B claims data to promote the appropriate use of medications and improve health outcomes.Sec. 602. GAO study and report on improving medication synchronization.Sec. 603. GAO study and report on impact of obesity drugs on patient health and spending.Sec. 604. HHS study and report on long-term risk factors for chronic conditions among Medicare beneficiaries.TITLE VII—OffsetsSec. 701. Medicare Improvement Fund.Sec. 702. Medicaid Improvement Fund

August 3, 2017Reported with an amendment