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- H.R.5883
H.R.5883: Rural Health Fairness in Competition Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Nov. 4, 2021
- Latest Major Action Nov. 5, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (11 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Nov. 4, 2021
Bill Summary
Rural Health Fairness in Competition Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish a Medicare Rural Health Clinic Value-Based Care Program that exempts certain rural health clinics (e.g., those participating in Medicare quality programs) from payment limitations if they meet reporting requirements relating to quality measures and performance standards, as set by the CMS.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 5, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Nov. 4, 2021 |
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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| Nov. 4, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Nov. 4, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) |