House Bill 2665
118th Congress(2023-2024)
Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 18, 2023
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2665
Congress
118
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
Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act
This bill delays reductions to Medicaid disproportionate-share hospital (DSH) allotments until FY2026. (DSHs are hospitals that receive additional payments under Medicaid for treating a large share of low-income patients.)
April 18, 2023
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04/18/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
04/18/2023
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Aug 7, 2024 8:05:58 AM