To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove the 96-hour physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires removing Medicare 96-hour physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services Section 1814(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. It relies on definition changes and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Healthcare Consumers and Healthcare.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires removing Medicare 96-hour physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services Section 1814(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires removing Medicare 96-hour physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services Section 1814(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare Consumers, Healthcare
Primary Purpose
The bill requires removing Medicare 96-hour physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services Section 1814(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Smith of Nebraska (for himself and Ms. Sewell) introduced …
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