HR 8597 · 117th Congress · Health
Emergency Care Improvement Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.(2022-07-29)
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Emergency Care Improvement Act This bill permanently allows for coverage under Medicare and Medicaid of services that are provided by freestanding emergency centers. The bill takes effect January 1, 2023, or the first day after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, whichever is first.…
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Cosponsors (12)
12 Republicans