Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021

Senate Bill 999 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2023-03-08T20:12:35Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 999 Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/8/2023, 8:12 PM

Congressional Summary of S 999

Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021

This bill establishes an area wage adjustment floor for Medicare hospital payments in states that are not frontier states and excludes such adjustments from certain budget neutrality rules.

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Current Status of Bill S 999

Bill S 999 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 25, 2021. Bill S 999 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 25, 2021. Bill S 999's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of March 25, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 999

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 999

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Health care coverage and access

- Home and outpatient care

- Hospital care

- Medicare

- Rural conditions and development

- Wages and earnings

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 999

Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021

A bill to amend the title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to rural health care by ensuring fairness in Medicare hospital payments.

Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021