US HB5681 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 27 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-27 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 27 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-27 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibits hospitals from closing unless pursuant to a plan approved by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Specifically, a hospital must (1) notify HHS before closing most or all of its units or departments or specific units or departments where the closure may significantly impact the health and welfare of a community (e.g., emergency departments or labor and delivery units), and (2) provide a closure plan that addresses specified issues related to continuity of patient care and the health and safety needs of the community served by the departments or units. HHS may reject, approve, or require modification of the plan. The bill provides for certain judicial remedies in the event of closures that occur without an approved plan or in violation of an approved plan.
Title
Protecting Communities from Hospital Closures Act of 2020
Sponsors
Rep. Brendan Boyle [D-PA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-01-27 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
2020-01-27 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Chemistry
Congressional oversight
Employee benefits and pensions
Employment and training programs
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Health information and medical records
Hospital care
Judicial procedure and administration
Labor-management relations
Medical education
Prescription drugs
Congressional oversight
Employee benefits and pensions
Employment and training programs
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Health information and medical records
Hospital care
Judicial procedure and administration
Labor-management relations
Medical education
Prescription drugs
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5681/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5681/BILLS-116hr5681ih.pdf |