To amend part A of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deny Medicare payment with respect to non-profit hospitals that transfer assets or control to for-profit entities without approval.
Medicare Nonprofit Hospital Protection Act of 1997 - Amends part A (Hospital Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to disqualify for Medicare payment any non-profit hospital that transfers assets or control to a for-profit entity without appropriate approval by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E82-83)
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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