To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program under which loans shall be made to certain health care organizations to assist such organizations with anticipated revenue loss or higher operating costs as a result of the COVID-19 emergency, and for other purposes.

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Congressional Summary of HR 6426

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide low-interest loans to eligible health care organizations that anticipate revenue losses or higher operating costs due to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency. The bill provides appropriations for this purpose. Eligible organizations include but are not limited to hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and physician practices that participate in the Medicare or Medicaid program.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6426

Bill HR 6426 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 31, 2020. Bill HR 6426 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 31, 2020. Bill HR 6426's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of March 31, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6426

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6426

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Health

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Cardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingHome and outpatient careInfectious and parasitic diseasesLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicaidMedicareNursingSurgery and anesthesia

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6426

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program under which loans shall be made to certain health care organizations to assist such organizations with anticipated revenue loss or higher operating costs as a result of the COVID-19 emergency, and for other purposes.To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program under which loans shall be made to certain health care organizations to assist such organizations with anticipated revenue loss or higher operating costs as a result of the COVID-19 emergency, and for other purposes.

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