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Introduced
08/02/2017
08/02/2017
In Committee
08/02/2017
08/02/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Dialysis Access Improvement Act of 2017 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow renal dialysis facilities to be accredited by an approved accreditation body for participation in the Medicare program. The bill also establishes a time frame with respect to initial surveys of renal dialysis facilities.
AI Summary
This bill, the Dialysis Access Improvement Act of 2017, amends the Social Security Act to allow renal dialysis facilities to be accredited by an approved accreditation body for participation in the Medicare program. The bill also establishes a 90-day timeline for the Secretary of Health and Human Services to begin accepting requests from national accreditation bodies for accrediting dialysis providers, and requires that initial surveys of new dialysis facilities be initiated within 90 days after the facility's enrollment form is determined to be complete and the provider's enrollment status indicates approval is pending the survey results.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (6)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 08/02/2017)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1729/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1729/BILLS-115s1729is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1729/BILLS-115s1729is.pdf.pdf |
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