S. 2853 would amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove the cap on disproportionate share adjustment percentages for certain rural hospitals.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editAmends title XVIII (Medicare) of the wiki and be the firstSocial Security Act to provide a detailed summary ofexempt certain rural hospitals from the bill!)12% cap on disproportionate share hospital (DSH) adjustment percentages.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 4/14/2008: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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== Points in Favor ==

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