On the recordMarch 2, 2016
This bipartisan amendment makes a few technical changes to the bill. First, this amendment modifies the short title to better reflect the policies of both sections of the bill. Second, this amendment updates the effective dates throughout the bill to ensure that States and HHS have the time necessary to correctly implement the provisions. Next, it includes a requirement that the Office of the Inspector General at HHS review the implementation of the requirements in this bill regarding terminated providers and report back to Congress on what they find. This is an important feedback loop to ensure appropriate oversight. Finally, the amendment clarifies that the fee-for-service provider directory is required to include physicians and, at a State's option, other providers. The amendment also clarifies the information that could be included in the directory. Modification to Amendment No. 1 Offered by Mr. Bucshon
