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H.R. 168

Hospital Closings Community Relief Act of 1995

Hospital Closings Community Relief Act of 1995 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require each State to implement a plan for responding to the diminishment in the availability of health services in an area subject to a hospital closure.

Expresses the sense of the Congress that not less than 60 days before the termination of any service or the closure of any facility, a hospital providing services to any urban, suburban, or rural area should notify the community it serves, its employees, and all appropriate government and health care entities of the action taken.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7](D-IL)Sponsor
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  1. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House