HR-6584 : Still Just a Bill


This bill increases Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) allotments for FY2020 and for the duration of the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). (DSHs are hospitals that receive additional payment under Medicaid for treating a large share of low-income patients.)

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-04-21IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2020-04-21IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
Related Subjects
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Hospital care
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Medicaid
Related Geographic Entities
  • Tennessee
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