American Hospital Preservation Act of 2001

Senate Bill 839 - American Hospital Preservation Act of 2001: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 839 American Hospital Preservation Act of 2001 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/16/2023, 3:47 PM

Congressional Summary of S 839

American Hospital Preservation Act of 2001 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, as amended by the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act, to: (1) increase (restore the full) market basket update for inpatient prospective payment services hospitals; and (2) maintain the indirect medical education adjustment percentage at 6.5 percent.

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Current Status of Bill S 839

Bill S 839 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 7, 2001. Bill S 839 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the Senate on May 7, 2001. Bill S 839's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of May 7, 2001

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 839

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 839

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Economics and Public Finance

- Education

- Federal aid to medical education

- Higher education

- Hospital care

- Hospital rates

- Medical residents

- Medicare

- Prospective payment systems (Medical care)

- Social Welfare

- Teaching hospitals

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 839

American Hospital Preservation Act of 2001

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase the amount of payment for inpatient hospital services under the medicare program and to freeze the reduction in payments to hospitals for indirect costs of medical education.

American Hospital Preservation Act of 2001