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- H.R.2553
H.R.2553: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to waive the obstetrican requirement insofar as it prevents DSH designation in the case of certain rural hospitals.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 18, 2001
- Latest Major Action July 31, 2001
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (1 Democrat, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA), with regard to requirements to qualify as a disproportionate share (DSH) hospital, to waive for critical access hospitals and essential rural health care providers the requirement that a hospital have two obstetricians with staff privileges who have agreed to provide services to Medicaid-eligible individuals, when such requirement prevents a DSH designation.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| July 18, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Jack Kingston (R-Ga.) |