3.0.0 4878 2023-01-11T13:31:49Z 2023-01-11T13:31:49Z House HR 2016-03-23 114 [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 46 (Wednesday, March 23, 2016)]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. PAULSEN:H.R. 4878.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8, Clauses 1 and 18[Page H1585]]]> hswm00 Ways and Means Committee House Standing hswm02 Health Subcommittee Referred to 2016-03-29T20:20:33Z Referred to 2016-03-23T13:03:40Z hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee House Standing hsif14 Health Subcommittee Referred to 2016-03-25T14:28:10Z Referred to 2016-03-23T13:03:35Z 2016-03-29 hswm02 Health Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Committee 2016-03-25 hsif14 Health Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Committee 2016-03-23 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hswm00 Ways and Means Committee 2016-03-23 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100-A 9 Library of Congress 2016-03-23 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2016-03-23 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2016-03-23 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress P000594 Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3] Erik Paulsen R MN 3 N W000800 Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large] Peter Welch D VT 0 2016-03-23 True Health Education programs funding Health care costs and insurance Health care quality Health facilities and institutions Health information and medical records Health programs administration and funding Health promotion and preventive care Health technology, devices, supplies Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care Medicaid Medical education Medical research Medical tests and diagnostic methods Medicare Performance measurement Prescription drugs Rural conditions and development Teaching, teachers, curricula Health 00 2016-03-23 Introduced in House 2016-12-06T17:37:01Z Better Care, Lower Cost Act

This bill amends titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to establish an integrated chronic care delivery program through which qualified "Better Care Programs" (BCPs) shall: (1)  promote accountability and better care management for chronically ill patient populations, (2) coordinate items and services under Medicare, and (3) encourage investment in infrastructure and redesigned care processes. A health plan (including a Medicare Advantage plan) or group of providers may participate as a BCP if certified to do so by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

The program shall focus on containing long-term costs and improving the overall health of the Medicare population by implementing, through qualified BCPs, strategies that prevent, delay, or minimize the progression of illness or disability associated with chronic conditions.

With respect to a BCP enrollee who is dually eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, Medicare shall be the primary payor.

A Medigap policy (supplemental insurance that covers health care costs not covered by Medicare) may not provide for coverage of cost-sharing for Medicare services furnished to a BCP enrollee by a provider that is not a qualified BCP professional.

HHS, acting through the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, shall designate and provide core funding for at least three Chronic Care Innovation Centers. To be eligible for such designation and funding, an eligible entity must partner with other specified entities to develop new, evidence-based curricula that addresses the need for chronic care management.

]]> Better Care, Lower Cost Act Display Title Better Care, Lower Cost Act Official Title as Introduced To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes. Introduced in House IH Short Titles as Introduced Better Care, Lower Cost Act Introduced in House 2016-03-23T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-114hr4878ih/xml/BILLS-114hr4878ih.xml 2016-03-29 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. 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. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.