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H.R.2594: Rural Access to Hospice Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 8, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 9, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
45 (31 Democrats, 14 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 8, 2019
Bill Summary
Rural Access to Hospice Act of 2019 This bill allows federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and rural health centers (RHCs) to receive payment under Medicare for hospice services. Currently, attending physicians who work for FQHCs and RHCs may provide hospice services only outside of FQHC or RHC work hours and must bill Medicare under their own provider numbers; FQHCs and RHCs may not receive payment under Medicare for such services.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 9, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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May 8, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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May 8, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Ron Kind (D-Wis.) |