HR 4961 · 98th Congress · Health

A bill to provide equitable treatment for certain hospitals in high wage areas.

Introduced 1984-02-28· Sponsored by Rep. Edwards, Mickey [R-OK-5]· 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 Subcommittee on Health.(1984-03-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide that a county with an average wage rate which is no less than the average wage rate for a standard metropolitan statistical area in the State shall be considered an urban area for purposes of the prospective payment system.…

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Cosponsors (10)

6 Democrats4 Republicans