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H.R.5767: Fairness for Our Hospitals Act of 2016
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 13, 2016
- Latest Major Action July 26, 2016
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Fairness for Our Hospitals Act of 2016 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow a hospital that meets specified criteria and is located in a state with no rural areas to be considered a Medicare-dependent hospital. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services shall establish and implement a process for reimbursing impacted hospitals for any underpayments resulting from this bill's implementation.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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July 26, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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July 13, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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July 13, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Tom MacArthur (R-N.J.) |