Senate Bill 2860
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Nov 14, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2860
Congress
116
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2019
This bill repeals specified limitations, for purposes of Medicare participation, on self-referrals by newly constructed or expanded physician-owned hospitals.
November 14, 2019
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11/14/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
11/14/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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