Medicare Cata­strophic Coverage Act of 1988

'The document discusses various updates and revisions to Medicare coverage, including home intravenous drug therapy services, screening mammography, in-home care for chronically dependent individuals, and catastrophic coverage premiums. Key amendments include changes to payment amounts for inpatient hospital services, adjustments for disproportionate share hospitals, and modifications to the payment review process. The document also establishes a new trust fund, the Federal Catastrophic Drug Insurance Trust Fund, and creates a Medicare catastrophic coverage account to track outlays made from the Account. Additionally, conforming amendments are made to various sections of the law, aiming to improve Medicare and Medicaid services.'