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S.2807: Hospice Care Improvement Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Nov. 7, 2019
- Latest Major Action Nov. 7, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
2 (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Nov. 7, 2019
Bill Summary
Hospice Care Improvement Act of 2019 This bill establishes survey requirements for, and enforcement mechanisms against, certified hospice programs under Medicare. Specifically, certified programs must undergo periodic surveys by a state, local, or approved accreditation agency, as specified; the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must provide joint training for surveyors and programs, and must publish information relating to survey...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 7, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Nov. 7, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Rob Portman (R-Ohio) |