Title I, SEC. 1117. HOSPICE CARE. The hospice care described in this section is the items and services described in paragraph (1) of section 1861(dd) of the Social Security Act, as defined in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4)(A) of such section (with the exception of paragraph (2)(A)(iii)), except that all references to the Secretary of Health and Human Services in such paragraphs shall be treated as references to the National Health Board.