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S.986: 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 April 27, 2017
- Latest Major Action April 27, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 27, 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)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 27, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| April 27, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) |