To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for reform to and a permanent extension of the Medicare-dependent hospital program, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-4178| House
| Updated: 11/1/2017
Jodey C. Arrington
Republican Representative
Texas
Cosponsors (4)
Ways and Means Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Healthcare Enhancement for Americas Rural Towns Act or the HEART Act This bill permanently extends and otherwise revises the Medicare-Dependent Hospital program (which provides increased payments to certain smaller, rural hospitals that serve a proportionally high number of Medicare patients). The bill also extends through FY 2019 the program for increased payments under Medicare for low-volume hospitals.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8304)
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Health care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHospital careMedicareRural conditions and development
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for reform to and a permanent extension of the Medicare-dependent hospital program, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-4178| House
| Updated: 11/1/2017
Healthcare Enhancement for Americas Rural Towns Act or the HEART Act This bill permanently extends and otherwise revises the Medicare-Dependent Hospital program (which provides increased payments to certain smaller, rural hospitals that serve a proportionally high number of Medicare patients). The bill also extends through FY 2019 the program for increased payments under Medicare for low-volume hospitals.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8304)
Jodey C. Arrington
Republican Representative
Texas
Cosponsors (4)
Ways and Means Committee
Health
Related Bills
- S 115-872: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make permanent the extension of the Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and the increased payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program.
- HR 115-1955: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make permanent the extension of the Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and the increased payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program.
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Health care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHospital careMedicareRural conditions and development