HR 4996 · 106th Congress · Health
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the reduction in the market basket percentage increase under the prospective payment system under the Medicare Program for payments to small rural hospitals.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.(2000-08-31)
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Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the reduction in the market basket percentage increase for FY 2001 and 2002 under the prospective payment system for Medicare payments to hospitals located in a rural area with less than 100 beds.…
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Cosponsors (6)
3 Democrats2 Republicans1 Independent