United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 43 D · 38 R cosponsors

HR 3584 — LAB Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Laboratory Access for Beneficiaries Act or the LAB Act This bill revises the periods during which laboratories must report clinical diagnostic test information to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for purposes of determining Medicare payment rates. The CMS must also contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to evaluate the methodology used to determine a specified laboratory fee schedule.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill makes amendments to reporting requirements related to clinical diagnostic laboratory tests under Medicare.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395m-1(a)

    Beginning January 1, 2016 → (A) General reporting requirements.--Subject to subparagraph (B), beginning January 1, 2016

    It clarifies the general reporting requirements starting January 1, 2016.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395m-1(a)

    (B) Revised reporting period.--In the case of reporting with respect to clinical diagnostic laboratory tests that are not advanced diagnostic laboratory tests, the Secretary shall revise the reporting period under subparagraph (A) such that-- (i) no reporting is required during the period beginning January 1, 2020, and ending January 1, 2021; (ii) reporting is required during the period beginning January 1, 2021, and ending March 31, 2021; and (iii) reporting is required every three years after the period described in clause (ii).

    It introduces a revised reporting schedule for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395m-1(a)

    In this section → (A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), in this section

    It updates the introductory wording for clarity.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395m-1(a)

    (B) Exception.--In the case of reporting during the period described in paragraph (1)(B)(ii) with respect to clinical diagnostic laboratory tests that are not advanced diagnostic laboratory tests, the term `data collection period' means the period beginning January 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2019.

    It defines the data collection period for a specific reporting exception.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395m-1(b)(3)

    through 2022 → through 2023

    It extends the phase-in period for reductions from private payor rate implementation by one year.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395m-1(b)(3)

    through 2019 → through 2020

    It extends the phase-in period for a specific reduction by one year.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395m-1(b)(3)

    2020 through 2022 → 2021 through 2023

    It adjusts the years of the phase-in period for another specific reduction.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  4. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  5. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3584 do?
Laboratory Access for Beneficiaries Act or the LAB Act This bill revises the periods during which laboratories must report clinical diagnostic test information to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for purposes of determining Medicare payment rates. The CMS must also contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to evaluate the methodology used to determine a specified laboratory fee schedule.
Who sponsors HR 3584?
HR 3584 is sponsored by Peters, Scott H. (Democratic), Pascrell, Bill (Democratic), Hudson, Richard (Republican), Holding, George (Republican), Schrader, Kurt (Democratic), Bilirakis, Gus M. (Republican), Blunt Rochester, Lisa (Democratic), Walorski, Jackie (Republican), Suozzi, Thomas R. (Democratic), Calvert, Ken (Republican), Sewell, Terri A. (Democratic), Marchant, Kenny (Republican), Latta, Robert E. (Republican), Luetkemeyer, Blaine (Republican), McCollum, Betty (Democratic), Levin, Mike (Democratic), Krishnamoorthi, Raja (Democratic), McMorris Rodgers, Cathy (Republican), Welch, Peter (Democratic), Thompson, Mike (Democratic), Moolenaar, John R. (Republican), Budd, Ted (Republican), Long, Billy (Republican), Rouzer, David (Republican), Walker, Mark (Republican), Smith, Adrian (Republican), Lofgren, Zoe (Democratic), Van Drew, Jefferson (Republican), Flores, Bill (Republican), Price, David E. (Democratic), Gonzalez, Vicente (Democratic), Posey, Bill (Republican), Sherrill, Mikie (Democratic), Houlahan, Chrissy (Democratic), Butterfield, G. K. (Democratic), Himes, James A. (Democratic), Evans, Dwight (Democratic), Soto, Darren (Democratic), Dean, Madeleine (Democratic), Yarmuth, John A. (Democratic), Panetta, Jimmy (Democratic), Crenshaw, Dan (Republican), Allred, Colin Z. (Democratic), Horn, Kendra S. (Democratic), DeFazio, Peter A. (Democratic), Loebsack, David (Democratic), Clarke, Yvette D. (Democratic), McKinley, David B. (Republican), Brooks, Susan W. (Republican), Horsford, Steven (Democratic), Smith, Jason (Republican), Bucshon, Larry (Republican), Emmer, Tom (Republican), Babin, Brian (Republican), Rice, Kathleen M. (Democratic), Fitzpatrick, Brian K. (Republican), Kim, Andy (Democratic), Rush, Bobby L. (Democratic), Visclosky, Peter J. (Democratic), Gottheimer, Josh (Democratic), Murphy, Gregory F. (Republican), Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch (Democratic), Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" (Republican), Kelly, Mike (Republican), Lewis, John (Democratic), Axne, Cynthia (Democratic), Barr, Andy (Republican), Aderholt, Robert B. (Republican), Craig, Angie (Democratic), Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" (Republican), Wagner, Ann (Republican), Gooden, Lance (Republican), Boyle, Brendan F. (Democratic), Murphy, Stephanie N. (Democratic), Thompson, Bennie G. (Democratic), Hartzler, Vicky (Republican), Davis, Rodney (Republican), Hice, Jody B. (Republican), Peterson, Collin C. (Democratic), Beatty, Joyce (Democratic), and Rutherford, John H. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 3584?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 3584?
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