H.R. 2246 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to modify treatment categories for qualification as a rehabilitation hospital or unit for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicare prospective payment system for inpatient rehabilitation facilities.
H.R. 2246 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on May 22, 2003, sponsored by Frank A. LoBiondo with 101 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 22, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 101
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise the definitions under Medicare regulations of "rehabilitation hospital" and "rehabilitation unit" for purposes of determining the applicable payment methodology under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Frank A. LoBiondo (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 74 Democrats, 27 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 22, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (May 29, 2003)
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