S-1729 : Still Just a Bill

Dialysis Access Improvement Act of 2017

This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow renal dialysis facilities to be accredited by an approved accreditation body for participation in the Medicare program. The bill also establishes a time frame with respect to initial surveys of renal dialysis facilities.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-08-02IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Senate
2017-08-02IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Digestive and metabolic diseases
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Medicare

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