H.R. 7759 · 116th Congress
Saving Rural Hospitals from Closure Act
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Fortenberry
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Long
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McKinley
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Miller
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Roe
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Westerman
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Cole
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Lucas
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Luetkemeyer
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Yoho
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Banks
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Tiffany
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Emmer7 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
This bill modifies requirements for the Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment Program during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jul 23, 2020
Saving Rural Hospitals from Closure Act
This bill modifies requirements for the Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment Program during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The program provides Medicare payments in advance to eligible providers experiencing claims or cash flow disruptions, such as during national emergencies; the program was specifically expanded in response to COVID-19 to encompass more types of providers, subject to certain recoupment and repayment provisions.
The bill allows the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to forgive repayment, extend the recoupment timeline, and lower applicable interest rates for hospitals experiencing significant financial hardship (e.g., impending bankruptcy).
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Saving Rural Hospitals from Closure Act
Latest action (Jul 23, 2020): Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Policy area: Health · Origin: House · Introduced: Jul 23, 2020
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.