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H.R. 5204 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004

To amend section 340E of the Public Health Service Act (relating to children's hospitals) to modify provisions regarding the determination of the amount of payments for indirect expenses associated with operating approved graduate medical residency training programs.

H.R. 5204 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Oct 4, 2004, sponsored by Anna G. Eshoo.

During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Oct 4, 2004
Co-sponsors
0
Policy area
Health
Public law
Public Law 108-490

What it does

Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consider the ratio of residents in children's hospitals' approved graduate medical residency training programs to beds (but excluding beds or bassinets assigned to healthy new born infants) when determining the amount of payments to such hospitals for indirect expenses associated with the treatment of more severely ill patients and th…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedOct 4, 2004
  • Passed the HouseOct 6, 2004
  • Passed the SenateDec 8, 2004
  • Sent to the PresidentDec 16, 2004
  • Became lawDec 23, 2004

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-490. (Dec 23, 2004)

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