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- H.R.2578
H.R.2578: Rural Hospital Fairness Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 28, 2013
- Latest Major Action July 23, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (9 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Rural Hospital Fairness Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, as amended by the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, to extend from January 1, 2013 to January 1, 2014, specified "hold harmless" payments for small rural hospitals and sole community hospitals under the Medicare prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 23, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| July 5, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| June 28, 2013 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| June 28, 2013 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| June 28, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) |