S. 816 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Health Care Access and Rural Equity Act of 2003
S. 816 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Apr 8, 2003, sponsored by Kent Conrad with 34 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
- Apr 8, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 34
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Health Care Access and Rural Equity Act of 2003 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to make a variety of changes with regard to rural health care and such matters as: (1) urban and rural standardized payment amounts under the Medicare inpatient hospital prospective payment system (PPS); (2) disproportionate share hospital (DSH) adjustment for rural hospitals; (3) payment adjustment for low-volume h…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kent Conrad (D-ND). Co-sponsors: 16 Democrats, 17 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 8, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Apr 8, 2003)
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