To amend the title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to rural health care by ensuring fairness in Medicare hospital payments.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires ensuring fairness in medicare hospital payments Section 1886(d)(3)(E) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. It relies on definition changes and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Agriculture, Environment, and Healthcare.
Who Benefits and How
The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires ensuring fairness in medicare hospital payments Section 1886(d)(3)(E) 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 ensuring fairness in medicare hospital payments Section 1886(d)(3)(E) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Agriculture, Environment, Healthcare
Primary Purpose
The bill requires ensuring fairness in medicare hospital payments Section 1886(d)(3)(E) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Warner (for himself, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Cornyn, …
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