H.R. 1343 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015
H.R. 1343 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Mar 10, 2015, sponsored by James B. Renacci with 89 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 10, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 89
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSAct) with respect to the hospital readmissions reduction program under the inpatient (hospital) prospective payment system (IPPS).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
James B. Renacci (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 44 Democrats, 45 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 10, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 19, 2015)
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