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H.R.6693: Critical Access Hospital Expansion Act of 2020
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 1, 2020
- Latest Major Action May 1, 2020
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- Introduced in House - May 1, 2020
Bill Summary
Critical Access Hospital Expansion Act of 2020 This bill allows states to certify additional hospitals as necessary providers of services that may qualify as critical access hospitals (CAHs) under Medicare. Currently, a hospital must have been certified prior to January 1, 2006, in order to qualify as a CAH and accordingly receive special payment under Medicare.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| May 1, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) |