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Bill98th CongressFiled Jul 18, 1983Health
H.R. 3588

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit hospice programs to provide nursing care either directly or through other medicare providers.

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 18, 1983)

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide that if a hospice program does not provide its own nursing care, such care must be provided through a certified Medicare provider.

What just happenedJun 27, 1984

See H.R.4170.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Ratchford, William R. [D-CT-5](D-CT)Sponsor
69 cosponsors52 D16 R1 I
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  1. Jun 27, 1984CommitteeH19100

    See H.R.4170.

    Ways and Means Committee
  2. Jul 20, 1983CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  3. Jul 20, 1983CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  4. Jul 18, 1983IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  5. Jul 18, 1983IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  6. Jul 18, 1983IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  7. Jul 18, 1983IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House