Support for Rural Hospitals: Fair Medicare Payments
This act aims to ensure that hospitals in rural areas receive fair payments from the Medicare program. This will improve access to healthcare for residents in these regions, as hospitals will have more stable funding, helping them maintain operations and provide services.
Key points
Rural hospitals will receive higher minimum Medicare payment rates for inpatient services, improving their financial stability.
Changes apply to both inpatient and outpatient hospital services, providing comprehensive support.
The new payment rules will not reduce rates for other hospitals, meaning support for rural areas will not come at the expense of other facilities.
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