To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Obamacare ban on provider-owned hospitals, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires repealing requirements for Hospitals To Qualify for Rural Provider and Hospital Exception to Ownership or Investment Prohibition Section 1877 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, and exemptions. The main policy areas are Agriculture and Healthcare.
Who Benefits and How
Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens and Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires repealing requirements for Hospitals To Qualify for Rural Provider and Hospital Exception to Ownership or Investment Prohibition Section 1877 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 repealing requirements for Hospitals To Qualify for Rural Provider and Hospital Exception to Ownership or Investment Prohibition Section 1877 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Agriculture, Healthcare
Primary Purpose
The bill requires repealing requirements for Hospitals To Qualify for Rural Provider and Hospital Exception to Ownership or Investment Prohibition Section 1877 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMrs. Spartz introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
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