HR 541 · 95th Congress · Health

A bill to require physician visits to patients in skilled nursing facilities at least once every 30 days.

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 to provide that nursing homes participating in the Medicare program must furnish a physician who visits patients not less than once every 30 days and that a physician be available to furnish necessary medical care in case of emergency.…

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