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3/21/2025, 3:42 PMSummary of Bill HR 1805
Bill 119 HR 1805, also known as the Medicare Dependent Hospital and Medicare Low-Volume Hospital Improvement Act of 2021, aims to make changes to Medicare payments for certain types of hospitals. The bill seeks to extend Medicare-dependent hospital and Medicare low-volume hospital payments, which are crucial for hospitals that serve a high percentage of Medicare patients or are located in rural areas with low patient volumes.Specifically, the bill would extend these payment provisions to ensure that these hospitals continue to receive adequate reimbursement for the care they provide to Medicare beneficiaries. Additionally, the bill directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a report on Medicare rural hospital classifications. This report will provide valuable information on how rural hospitals are classified under Medicare and how these classifications impact their reimbursement rates.
Overall, Bill 119 HR 1805 aims to support Medicare-dependent and low-volume hospitals by ensuring they receive appropriate payments for the services they provide. The bill also seeks to improve understanding of how rural hospitals are classified under Medicare, which can help inform future policy decisions related to Medicare reimbursement for these facilities.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1805
Bill HR 1805 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2025. Bill HR 1805 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 3, 2025. Bill HR 1805's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of March 3, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1805
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1805
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HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1805
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend Medicare-dependent hospital and Medicare low-volume hospital payments, and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to carry out a report on Medicare rural hospital classifications.To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend Medicare-dependent hospital and Medicare low-volume hospital payments, and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to carry out a report on Medicare rural hospital classifications.Comments
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