HR 4856 · 95th Congress · Social Welfare

A bill to amend medicare and medicaid provisions as they relate to rural health care facilities.

Introduced 1977-03-10· Sponsored by Rep. Sisk, B. F. [D-CA-15]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1977-03-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to include within the meaning of the term "hospital" under such Title, rural health facilities of 50 beds or less. Sets forth exceptions to staffing, health, and safety requirements set forth for hospitals in the definition of such term.…

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