S.Amdt. 92
What it does: Adds SEC. 623. ENSURING ACCESS TO, AND THE CHOICE OF, HIGH QUALITY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS after section 622
Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK)What it changes
1 change to H.R. 2 · shown in the bill's text
Adds SEC. 623. ENSURING ACCESS TO, AND THE CHOICE OF, HIGH QUALITY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS after section 622
Adds a sectionIn H.R. 2 · Placed on Calendar Senate
(B) providing assistance to small businesses and individuals, including financial assistance and tax incentives, for the purchase of private insurance coverage.
Inserted: SEC. 623. ENSURING ACCESS TO, AND THE CHOICE OF, HIGH QUALITY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
Inserted: Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds shall be made available under this Act (or an amendment made by this Act) to a health care provider that--
Inserted: (1) restricts the right of a physician to refer an individual to any secondary physician who is, in the professional judgment of the physician, of the highest quality and expertise; or
Inserted: (2) discriminates against a physician who makes such a referral.
Original wording
After section 622 insert the following:
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As printed
SA 92. Mr. COBURN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 2, to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
After section 622 insert the following:
SEC. 623. ENSURING ACCESS TO, AND THE CHOICE OF, HIGH QUALITY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds shall be made available under this Act (or an amendment made by this Act) to a health care provider that--
(1) restricts the right of a physician to refer an individual to any secondary physician who is, in the professional judgment of the physician, of the highest quality and expertise; or
(2) discriminates against a physician who makes such a referral.
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Senate amendment submitted
January 29, 2009