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A bill to amend titles XI and XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a comprehensive and nationwide system to evaluate the quality of care provided to beneficiaries of Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program and to provide incentives for voluntary quality improvement.

USA115th CongressS-1317| Senate 
| Updated: 6/8/2017
Sherrod Brown

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Senator

Ohio

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Medicaid and Chip Quality Improvement Act of 2017 This bill amends titles XI (General Provisions) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to expand reporting requirements with respect to the quality of care provided under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Current law requires a state that contracts with a Medicaid managed organization to develop and implement a quality assessment and improvement strategy. The bill extends this requirement to state contracts with providers of comparable primary care case management services and other health care services under Medicaid. With respect to adults eligible for Medicaid and children enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, a state must report annually on quality measures identified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Such reporting shall be stratified by service delivery system. CMS shall establish a Medicaid Quality Performance Bonus fund to award states for high attainment and improvement on a core set of quality measures. A state must designate at least 75% of any bonus funds for the development and operation of quality-related initiatives that will directly benefit providers or managed care entities participating in, or under a waiver of, the state plan for medical assistance. A state may use the remainder of such funds for activities related to the goals and purposes of the state plan.
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Timeline
Jun 8, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jun 8, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jun 9, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2843
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • June 8, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 8, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • June 9, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2843
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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  • HR 115-2843: To amend titles XI and XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a comprehensive and nationwide system to evaluate the quality of care provided to beneficiaries of Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program and to provide incentives for voluntary quality improvement.
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A bill to amend titles XI and XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a comprehensive and nationwide system to evaluate the quality of care provided to beneficiaries of Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program and to provide incentives for voluntary quality improvement.

USA115th CongressS-1317| Senate 
| Updated: 6/8/2017
Medicaid and Chip Quality Improvement Act of 2017 This bill amends titles XI (General Provisions) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to expand reporting requirements with respect to the quality of care provided under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Current law requires a state that contracts with a Medicaid managed organization to develop and implement a quality assessment and improvement strategy. The bill extends this requirement to state contracts with providers of comparable primary care case management services and other health care services under Medicaid. With respect to adults eligible for Medicaid and children enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, a state must report annually on quality measures identified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Such reporting shall be stratified by service delivery system. CMS shall establish a Medicaid Quality Performance Bonus fund to award states for high attainment and improvement on a core set of quality measures. A state must designate at least 75% of any bonus funds for the development and operation of quality-related initiatives that will directly benefit providers or managed care entities participating in, or under a waiver of, the state plan for medical assistance. A state may use the remainder of such funds for activities related to the goals and purposes of the state plan.
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Timeline
Jun 8, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jun 8, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jun 9, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2843
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • June 8, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 8, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • June 9, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2843
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sherrod Brown

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Senator

Ohio

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2843: To amend titles XI and XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a comprehensive and nationwide system to evaluate the quality of care provided to beneficiaries of Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program and to provide incentives for voluntary quality improvement.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child healthGovernment information and archivesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityMedicaidPerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistanceState and local financeState and local government operations