S 1554 · 94th Congress · Social Welfare

A bill to provide for the modification of the Medicare reimbursement formula to allow small hospitals in rural areas with low occupancy to provide long-term care but only in those areas where there are no appropriate nursing home beds available.

Introduced 1975-04-29· Sponsored by Sen. Moss, Frank E. [D-UT]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.(1975-04-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides for the modification of the medicare reimbursement formula under title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow small hospitals in rural areas with low occupancy to provide long-term care in those areas where there are no appropriate nursing home beds available.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats
Sen. Hartke, Vance [D-IN]
Sen. Metcalf, Lee [D-MT]MT