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- H.R.5723
H.R.5723: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a temporary exception to the site neutral payment rate for certain discharges from long-term care hospitals that involve severe wounds.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 11, 2016
- Latest Major Action July 19, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to, with respect to certain discharges involving severe wounds, extend and expand a temporary exception from certain Medicare payment limits for long-term care hospital (LTCH) inpatient services. Current law generally applies payment limits to inpatient services for LTCHs that do not meet specified discharge requirements.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 19, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| July 11, 2016 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| July 11, 2016 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| July 11, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Sander M. Levin (D-Mich.) |