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- H.R.5985
H.R.5985: 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 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 29, 2018
- Latest Major Action June 7, 2018
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (5 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 29, 2018
Bill Summary
This bill allows administrative 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 Services must make DSH payments to qualifying hospitals that treat a disproportionate share of low-income patients.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 7, 2018 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| May 29, 2018 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| May 29, 2018 |
Introduced in the House by Erik Paulsen (R-Minn.) |