Physician Shortage GME Cap Flex Act of 2020

House Bill 6090 - Physician Shortage GME Cap Flex Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-09T02:44:09Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6090 Physician Shortage GME Cap Flex Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 2:44 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 6090

Physician Shortage GME Cap Flex Act of 2020

This bill excludes certain hospitals that establish shortage specialty programs from the cap on full-time equivalent residents that is otherwise applicable, and provides for a new building period, for purposes of graduate medical education payments under Medicare.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6090

Bill HR 6090 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 4, 2020. Bill HR 6090 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 4, 2020. Bill HR 6090's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of March 4, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6090

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6090

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Education programs funding

- Health care coverage and access

- Health facilities and institutions

- Health personnel

- Health programs administration and funding

- Higher education

- Medical education

- Medicare

- Student aid and college costs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6090

Physician Shortage GME Cap Flex Act of 2020

To provide for a new building period with respect to the cap on full-time equivalent residents for purposes of payment for graduate medical education costs under the Medicare program for certain hospitals that have established a shortage specialty program.

Physician Shortage GME Cap Flex Act of 2020