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S.2228: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit review of certain Medicare payment determinations for disproportionate share hospitals, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Nov. 3, 2015
- Latest Major Action Nov. 3, 2015
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow adminstrative or judicial review of additional Medicare disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payment determinations for acute care hospitals known as subsection (d) hospitals. Under current law, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid must make DSH payments to qualifying hospitals that treat a disproportionate share of low-income patients.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 3, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Nov. 3, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) |