Increasing Hospital Capacity to Fight the Coronavirus Act of 2020

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:16:37Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6336 Increasing Hospital Capacity to Fight the Coronavirus 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, 11:16 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6336

Increasing Hospital Capacity to Fight the Coronavirus Act of 2020

This bill allows unapproved capital expenses that are made by health care facilities during the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) to be included in federal payment determinations under Medicare and Medicaid.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6336

Bill HR 6336 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 23, 2020. Bill HR 6336 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 23, 2020. Bill HR 6336's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of March 23, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6336

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6336

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Building construction

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Health facilities and institutions

- Health programs administration and funding

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Medicaid

- Medicare

- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6336

Increasing Hospital Capacity to Fight the Coronavirus Act of 2020

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for a waiver of payment reductions under the Medicare and Medicaid programs for certain nonapproved capital expenditures undertaken by health care facilities during the COVID-19 emergency.

Increasing Hospital Capacity to Fight the Coronavirus Act of 2020