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Bill > HR6209
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Introduced
03/11/2020
03/11/2020
In Committee
03/11/2020
03/11/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a program to allow qualified group practices to furnish certain items and services at qualified skilled nursing facilities to individuals entitled to benefits under part A and enrolled under part B of the Medicare program to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations, and for other purposes. This bill establishes a program through which qualified group practices may provide certain items and services that are normally provided at hospital emergency departments to individuals who (1) are entitled to Medicare hospital services, (2) are enrolled for Medicare medical services, and (3) reside in qualified skilled nursing facilities.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a program through which qualified group practices may provide certain items and services that are normally provided at hospital emergency departments to individuals who (1) are entitled to Medicare hospital services, (2) are enrolled for Medicare medical services, and (3) reside in qualified skilled nursing facilities. The goal of the program is to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations. The bill outlines the certification requirements for qualified skilled nursing facilities and qualified group practices, as well as the payment structure, which includes shared savings for the facilities and group practices based on reduced expenditures under the program.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 03/11/2020)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6209/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6209/BILLS-116hr6209ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6209/BILLS-116hr6209ih.pdf.pdf |
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