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Protecting Communities from Hospital Closures Act of 2020
2/8/2022, 11:17 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 5681
Protecting Communities from Hospital Closures Act of 2020
This bill prohibits hospitals from closing unless pursuant to a plan approved by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Specifically, a hospital must (1) notify HHS before closing most or all of its units or departments or specific units or departments where the closure may significantly impact the health and welfare of a community (e.g., emergency departments or labor and delivery units), and (2) provide a closure plan that addresses specified issues related to continuity of patient care and the health and safety needs of the community served by the departments or units. HHS may reject, approve, or require modification of the plan.
The bill provides for certain judicial remedies in the event of closures that occur without an approved plan or in violation of an approved plan.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5681
Bill HR 5681 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 27, 2020. Bill HR 5681 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 27, 2020. Bill HR 5681's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of January 27, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5681
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5681
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Chemistry
- Congressional oversight
- Employee benefits and pensions
- Employment and training programs
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Health care coverage and access
- Health facilities and institutions
- Health information and medical records
- Hospital care
- Judicial procedure and administration
- Labor-management relations
- Medical education
- Prescription drugs
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5681
Protecting Communities from Hospital Closures Act of 2020
To amend the Public Health Service Act to require hospitals to submit notice to the Secretary of Health and Human Services before closing all or certain units or departments, and for other purposes.
Protecting Communities from Hospital Closures Act of 2020
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5681
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