S. 2376, The Medical Homes Act of 2007

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S. 2376 would establish a demonstration project to provide for patient-centered medical homes to improve the effectiveness and efficiency in providing medical assistance under the Medicaid program and child health assistance under the State Children's Health Insurance Program.

Detailed Summary

Medical Homes Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary to establish a three-year demonstration project under titles XIX (Medicaid) and XXI (State Children's Health Insurance Program) (SCHIP) of the Social Security Act for the implementation of a patient-centered medical home to improve the effectiveness and efficiency in providing Medicaid and SCHIP assistance to an estimated 500,000 to 1 million targeted beneficiaries.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 11/16/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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