S. 3500 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Rural Hospital and Provider Equity (HoPE) Act of 2006
S. 3500 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jun 13, 2006, sponsored by Craig Thomas with 24 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 13, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 24
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Rural Hospital and Provider Equity (HoPE) Act of 2006 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act with respect to: (1) the Medicare disproportionate share hospital (DSH) adjustment for rural hospitals; (2) extension of the temporary increase in payments to certain rural hospitals (Medicare hold harmless provision) under the prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services; (3) the definitio…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Craig Thomas (R-WY). Co-sponsors: 15 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 13, 2006
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5790-5793) (Jun 13, 2006)
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