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- H.R.4040
H.R.4040: Protecting Access to Spinal Surgeries Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 25, 2019
- Latest Major Action July 25, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 25, 2019
Bill Summary
Protecting Access to Spinal Surgeries Act This bill extends an exception to the application of site-neutral payment rates under the Medicare inpatient prospective payment system. Currently, certain long-term care hospitals that primarily treat spinal cord injuries are excluded from such payment rates through FY2019 if they meet certain other criteria (e.g., a significant number of discharges of out-of-state patients in FY2014). The bill...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 25, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| July 25, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| July 25, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by John Lewis (D-Ga.) |