HR 538 · 95th Congress · Health

A bill to require admissions contracts between nursing homes participating in Federal programs and the patients they serve.

Introduced 1977-01-04· Sponsored by Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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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.(1977-01-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act by requiring skilled nursing facilities participating in the Medicare program to conclude a contract with each patient upon admission. Specifies that such contract shall cover the rights and duties of the patient and the facility.…

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