H.R. 5721 would amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a DSH redistribution pool from unexpended Medicaid DSH allotments in order to increase Medicaid DSH allotments for low DSH States and to provide grants for health access networks serving the uninsured.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editStrengthening the wiki and beSafety Net Act of 2008 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the firstSocial Security Act to provideestablish a detailed summary ofdisproportionate share hospital (DSH) redistribution pool from unexpended Medicaid DSH allotments to fund an increase in allotments for low DSH states.

Directs the bill!)Secretary of Health and Human Services to award demonstration grants to health access networks to improve access, quality, and continuity of care for uninsured individuals through better coordination of care by such networks.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 4/8/2008:4/9/2008: Referred to House committee.subcommittee. Status: Referred to the House CommitteeSubcommittee on Energy and Commerce.Health.
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== Points in Favor ==

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