Bill115th CongressFiled Aug 2, 2017Health
S. 1729
Dialysis Access Improvement Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Aug 2, 2017)
Dialysis Access Improvement Act of 2017
This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow renal dialysis facilities to be accredited by an approved accreditation body for participation in the Medicare program. The bill also establishes a time frame with respect to initial surveys of renal dialysis facilities.
What just happenedAug 2, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS](R-KS)Sponsor
5 cosponsors2 D3 R
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- Introduced in SenateAug 2, 2017
- Aug 2, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Aug 2, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate