Henry Waxman: “This will expedite the development of nationwide health information infrastructure that will enhance real-time…”

“This will expedite the development of nationwide health information infrastructure that will enhance real-time communication between providers and improve the coordination of care. Finally, the bill would provide $87 billion in temporary funding to assist State Medicaid programs facing surges in caseloads and State revenue shortfalls. The bill would provide a temporary increase in the Federal Medicaid matching rate, FMAP. It balances an across-the-board increase of 6.2 percentage points, with an additional increase targeted at those States with high unemployment. Mr. Speaker, this legislation is necessary to set the course to turn the economy around and deliver on our promise and duty to assist our constituents in this difficult time. I urge my colleagues to approve the conference report.”