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Support for Rural Hospitals: Better Access to Healthcare

This act aims to strengthen the financial and operational capabilities of hospitals and medical facilities in rural areas. This will provide residents in these regions with easier access to essential medical services, including emergency and specialized care, improving their health security and reducing the need for long-distance travel for assistance.
Key points
Increased payments for rural hospitals and medical facilities, helping them sustain operations.
Improved access to telemedicine, enabling remote medical consultations.
Simplified medical supervision rules, streamlining service delivery in rural hospitals.
Changes to claims processing rules, protecting hospitals from unfair financial penalties.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6400
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]
Process start date: 2022-01-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6400.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-01-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased payments for rural hospitals and medical facilities, helping them sustain operations.
  • Improved access to telemedicine, enabling remote medical consultations.
  • Simplified medical supervision rules, streamlining service delivery in rural hospitals.
  • Changes to claims processing rules, protecting hospitals from unfair financial penalties.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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Health