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Introduced
06/27/2019
06/27/2019
In Committee
06/28/2019
06/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on the state of hospital infrastructure in the United States, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the 21st Century Hospitals Act, directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on the state of hospital infrastructure in the United States. The study will assess barriers to accessing capital for infrastructure at hospitals serving vulnerable populations, such as disproportionate share hospitals, sole community hospitals, critical access hospitals, and public hospitals. It will also examine the state of health information technology at hospitals, including the use of electronic medical records and barriers to updating technology. The Secretary must submit a report on the study's findings to Congress within one year of the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 06/28/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3558/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3558/BILLS-116hr3558ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3558/BILLS-116hr3558ih.pdf.pdf |
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