House Bill 4652
115th Congress(2017-2018)
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the Tennessee disproportionate share hospital (DSH) allotment under the Medicaid program.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 14, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4652
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill makes permanent the annual disproportionate share hospital (DSH) allotment for Tennessee. (DSHs are hospitals that receive additional payment under Medicaid for treating a large share of low-income patients.) Current law provides for an annual $53.1 million DSH allotment for Tennessee through FY2025.
December 14, 2017
12/15/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
12/14/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
12/14/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:15 PM