House Bill 1831
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Fairness for Our Hospitals Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 30, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1831
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Fairness for Our Hospitals Act of 2017
This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow a hospital that meets specified criteria and is located in a state with no rural areas to be considered a Medicare-dependent hospital. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services shall establish and implement a process for reimbursing impacted hospitals for any underpayments resulting from this bill's implementation.
March 30, 2017
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04/11/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
03/30/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
03/30/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:27 PM