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- H.R.1831
H.R.1831: Fairness for Our Hospitals Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 30, 2017
- Latest Major Action April 11, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 30, 2017
Bill Summary
Fairness for Our Hospitals Act of 2017 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)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 11, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 30, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| March 30, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Tom MacArthur (R-N.J.) |