Other names for this bill

This bill typically is referred to as the NOTICE (acronym for Notice of Observation Treatment and Implication for Care Eligibility) Act.

What this bill does

This bill requires hospitals to notify Medicare patients whether they've been admitted or are considered to be outpatients under observation. Patients would need to be notified within 36 hours of entering the hospital.

The difference is important because it affects things such as coverage for treatment or whether they can be admitted to a skilled nursing facility.

More information

You can find more details about this bill at GovTrack.us and MedicareVotes.org.