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- H.R.1177
H.R.1177: Sole Community Hospital Preservation Act of 2007
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 16, 2007
- Latest Major Action Feb. 27, 2007
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (10 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Sole Community Hospital Preservation Act of 2007 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act with respect to the prospective payment system (PPS) for hospital outpatient department (OPD) services, particularly the transitional adjustment for sole community hospitals to limit any decline in payment. Holds sole community hospitals permanently harmless from any decline in payment. Increases the payment for covered OPD services in a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Feb. 16, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by John Tanner (D-Tenn.) |