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S.577: Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 14, 2013
- Latest Major Action March 14, 2013
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act with respect to distribution of additional resident positions as they affect calculation of payments for direct graduate medical education (DGME) costs. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), for each of FY2015-FY2019 (and each succeeding fiscal year if additional residency positions are available to distribute), to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 14, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| March 14, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) |