House
Apr 15, 1985A bill to implement two recommendations of the Grace Commission regarding Federal health care, and for other purposes.
Summary
Official
Federal Health Care Cost Cutting Act of 1985 - Directs the Secretary of Defense and the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to report to the Congress concerning actions taken to implement the recommendations of the September 1, 1982, GAO report entitled "Millions Can Be Saved Through Better Energy Management in Federal Hospitals." Amends part B (Peer Review of the Utilization and Quality of Health Care Services) of title XI and titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require second opinions with respect to elective surgery procedures.
Bill Progress
Committee is reviewing, marking up, or holding hearings on the bill
Introduced(3/28/85)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Cosponsors (22)
Topics
Latest Action
Referred to Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.
Apr 15, 1985