S-3447 : Still Just a Bill

Reducing Unnecessary Senior Hospitalizations Act of 2020 or the RUSH Act of 2020

This bill establishes a program through which qualified group practices may provide certain items and services that are normally provided at hospital emergency departments to individuals who (1) are entitled to Medicare hospital services, (2) are enrolled for Medicare medical services, and (3) reside in qualified skilled nursing facilities.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-03-11IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Senate
2020-03-11IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Aging
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health care costs and insurance
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Health information and medical records
  • Health personnel
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Home and outpatient care
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Medicare
  • Nursing

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