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S. 1291: Advancing Medical Resident Training in Community Hospitals Act of 2017

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A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish rules for payment for graduate medical education (GME) costs for hospitals that establish a new medical residency training program after hosting resident rotators for short durations.

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Sponsor and status

Photo of sponsor Bill Nelson

Bill Nelson

Sponsor. Senior Senator for Florida. Democrat.

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Last Updated: Jun 6, 2017
Length: 5 pages
Introduced:

Jun 6, 2017

Status:

Introduced on Jun 6, 2017

This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on June 6, 2017. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.

Prognosis:

1% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)

History

Mar 14, 2016
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, S. 2671 (114th).
Jun 6, 2017
 
Introduced

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Ordered Reported

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Passed Senate (House next)

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Passed House

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Signed by the President

S. 1291 is a bill in the United States Congress.

A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.

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