HR 758 · 96th Congress · Health
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide flexibility in the application of standards to rural hospitals.
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Introduced2
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1979-01-15)
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Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to include rural health facilities of 100 beds or less within the definition of the term "hospital." Makes special provision with respect to nursing services, health, fire, and safety requirements for such facilities.…
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Cosponsors (20)
16 Democrats4 Republicans