To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make improvements to the redistribution of residency slots under the Medicare program after a hospital closes.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Bill 119 HR 870, also known as the "Improving Residency Training Slots Redistribution Act," aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to make improvements to the redistribution of residency slots under the Medicare program when a hospital closes.

The bill addresses the issue of residency slots, which are positions for medical school graduates to receive specialized training in hospitals. When a hospital closes, these residency slots are at risk of being lost, which can have negative implications for the training of future doctors and the availability of healthcare services in underserved areas.

The proposed amendments in the bill seek to ensure that when a hospital closes, the residency slots are redistributed to other hospitals in a fair and efficient manner. This will help to maintain the continuity of medical training for residents and ensure that communities continue to have access to quality healthcare services. Overall, Bill 119 HR 870 aims to improve the redistribution of residency slots under the Medicare program in order to address the challenges that arise when hospitals close. By ensuring that these slots are reallocated in a timely and equitable manner, the bill seeks to support the training of future doctors and the delivery of healthcare services to all communities.