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

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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

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to exempt certain rural hospitals from the 12% cap on disproportionate share hospital (DSH) adjustment percentages.

Status of the Legislation

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

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