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Reducing Senior Hospitalizations: On-site Care in Nursing Facilities

New rules aim to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and emergency room visits for seniors in nursing facilities. This program allows qualified medical teams to provide certain services directly in these facilities, potentially improving seniors' comfort and reducing hospital strain.
Key points
Qualified medical teams can treat seniors in nursing facilities, avoiding hospital transfers.
The program seeks to prevent unnecessary emergency room visits and hospitalizations, saving seniors time and stress.
Nursing facilities must meet specific conditions, like having diagnostic equipment and staff, to participate.
Seniors will still have the right to be transported to a hospital if they request it.
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Print number: 117_S_2576
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Process start date: 2021-07-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

RUSH Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2576.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Qualified medical teams can treat seniors in nursing facilities, avoiding hospital transfers.
  • The program seeks to prevent unnecessary emergency room visits and hospitalizations, saving seniors time and stress.
  • Nursing facilities must meet specific conditions, like having diagnostic equipment and staff, to participate.
  • Seniors will still have the right to be transported to a hospital if they request it.
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 Sen. Thune, John [R-SD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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