H.R. 2175 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Rural Healthcare Access Improvement Act of 2003
H.R. 2175 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on May 20, 2003, sponsored by Max Sandlin Jr. with 4 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 20, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Rural Healthcare Access Improvement Act of 2003 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to revise requirements with regard to rural health care, including: (1) urban and rural standardized payment amounts under the Medicare inpatient hospital prospective payment system (PPS); (2) the disproportionate share hospital (DSH) adjustment for rural hospitals; (3) the payment adjustment for low-volume hospital…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Max Sandlin Jr. (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 20, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jun 2, 2003)
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