RUSH Act of 2020

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:40:14Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6209 RUSH Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:40 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6209

Reducing Unnecessary Senior Hospitalizations Act of 2020 or the RUSH Act of 2020

This bill establishes a program through which qualified group practices may provide certain items and services that are normally provided at hospital emergency departments to individuals who (1) are entitled to Medicare hospital services, (2) are enrolled for Medicare medical services, and (3) reside in qualified skilled nursing facilities.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6209

Bill HR 6209 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2020. Bill HR 6209 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 11, 2020. Bill HR 6209's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of March 11, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6209

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6209

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Aging

- Government studies and investigations

- Health care costs and insurance

- Health facilities and institutions

- Health information and medical records

- Health personnel

- Health promotion and preventive care

- Home and outpatient care

- Licensing and registrations

- Medicare

- Nursing

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6209

RUSH Act of 2020

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a program to allow qualified group practices to furnish certain items and services at qualified skilled nursing facilities to individuals entitled to benefits under part A and enrolled under part B of the Medicare program to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations, and for other purposes.

RUSH Act of 2020

Reducing Unnecessary Senior Hospitalizations Act of 2020