To extend the term of appointment of certain members of the Prospective Payment Assessment Commission and the Physician Payment Review Commission.
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 105-13.
Official Summary
Extends until May 1, 1998, the term of appointment of a member of the Prospective Payment Assessment Commission or the Physician Payment Review Commission which would otherwise expire during 1997.
GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™This bill extends the term of appointment for members of two federal commissions: the Prospective Payment Assessment Commission and the Physician Payment Review Commission. Specifically, it prolongs the terms of members whose appointments would have expired during 1997, extending them until May 1, 1998. These commissions are involved in assessing and reviewing payment systems related to healthcare services.
The bill temporarily extends the service terms of certain members of two healthcare payment commissions to maintain continuity in their operations through May 1, 1998.
- Extends appointment terms of members of the Prospective Payment Assessment Commission and the Physician Payment Review Commission.
- Applies only to members whose terms would have expired during 1997.
- New term expiration date set to May 1, 1998.
['Members of the Prospective Payment Assessment Commission', 'Members of the Physician Payment Review Commission', 'Federal agencies overseeing healthcare payment systems', 'Healthcare policy stakeholders relying on commission assessments']
['The extension may delay the appointment of new members, potentially affecting commission dynamics or fresh perspectives.', 'No information on funding or additional resources for the extended terms is provided.', 'Limited oversight details on how the extension impacts commission operations or accountability.']
The bill was introduced in the House during the 105th Congress and was signed into law on May 14, 1997, becoming Public Law No: 105-13. It reflects a legislative action to maintain continuity in federal healthcare payment commissions during a transitional period.
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['Maintaining existing commission members may provide continuity in healthcare payment policy assessments during the extension period.', 'Delaying new appointments could postpone potential changes in commission recommendations or policy directions.']
The bill is straightforward in extending terms of specific commission members and was enacted into law. However, the absence of detailed information on the appointment process, funding, or oversight mechanisms during the extension period limits transparency on how these extensions affect commission operations and accountability.
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