To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require as a condition of satisfying the definition of an approved medical residency training program for purposes of payments under Medicare for costs related to graduate medical education for hospitals operating such a program to submit information to encourage more equitable treatment of osteopathic and allopathic candidates in the residency application and review process, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires encouraging more equitable treatment of osteopathic and allopathic candidates in residency application and review process Section 1886(h)(5)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. It relies on reporting requirements and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Education and Healthcare.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Educational institutions and students affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires encouraging more equitable treatment of osteopathic and allopathic candidates in residency application and review process Section 1886(h)(5)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires encouraging more equitable treatment of osteopathic and allopathic candidates in residency application and review process Section 1886(h)(5)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Education, Healthcare
Primary Purpose
The bill requires encouraging more equitable treatment of osteopathic and allopathic candidates in residency application and review process Section 1886(h)(5)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMrs. Harshbarger (for herself, Ms. Pingree, Mr. Graves of Missouri, …
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