To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a temporary exception to the site neutral payment rate for certain discharges from long-term care hospitals that involve severe wounds.
Latest action · Jul 19, 2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Progress
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- IntroducedJul 11, 2016
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to, with respect to certain discharges involving severe wounds, extend and expand a temporary exception from certain Medicare payment limits for long-term care hospital (LTCH) inpatient services. Current law generally applies payment limits to inpatient services for LTCHs that do not meet specified discharge requirements.
Cosponsors
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Actions 3
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- Jul 19, 2016Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Jul 11, 2016Introduced in House
- Jul 11, 2016Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 5713 | Sustaining Healthcare Integrity and Fair Treatment Act of 2016 | Related bill | Sep 22, 2016 |
Subjects
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Text 1
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- Jul 11, 2016Introduced in House
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