What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 1639.
Support for Rural Hospitals: New Rules and Funding
This act aims to help rural hospitals facing financial difficulties. It makes it easier for them to obtain "critical access hospital" status, which can improve their financial situation and ensure residents have access to healthcare. It also introduces testing of new funding models for rural facilities.
Key points
Allows states to more easily designate certain rural hospitals as "critical access hospitals," even if they don't meet previous distance requirements.
"Critical access hospital" status can help financially struggling hospitals by providing better payment terms from the Medicare program.
Introduces testing of new funding models for rural hospitals to find ways to ensure their financial stability and continued service provision.
Defines criteria hospitals must meet to benefit from the new rules, including location, financial status, and future plans.
Sets limits on the number of hospitals that can obtain "critical access hospital" status under the new rules, both nationwide and within individual states.
Status:
Expired
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