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- H.R.443
H.R.443: Medicare Nonprofit Hospital Protection Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Jan. 9, 1997
- Latest Major Action Jan. 21, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (19 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Medicare Nonprofit Hospital Protection Act of 1997 - Amends part A (Hospital Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to disqualify for Medicare payment any non-profit hospital that transfers assets or control to a for-profit entity without appropriate approval by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Jan. 9, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Pete Stark (D-Calif.) |