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- H.R.976
H.R.976: Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2015
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 13, 2015
- Latest Major Action March 2, 2015
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
39 (3 Democrats, 36 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2015 Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) to repeal the prohibition against Medicare participation by physician-owned hospitals that do not have a provider agreement by August 1, 2010, which nonetheless allows their Medicare participation under a rural provider and hospital exception to a specified ownership or investment prohibition if they meet certain requirements....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 2, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Feb. 20, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Feb. 13, 2015 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| Feb. 13, 2015 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| Feb. 13, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Sam Johnson (R-Texas) |