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Rural Hospitals Access Paycheck Protection Program

This act expands a financial support program for small businesses to include hospitals in rural areas or regions with persistent poverty. This allows these hospitals to more easily secure funds for maintaining jobs and ongoing operations, leading to better access to healthcare for residents in these areas.
Key points
Hospitals in rural and impoverished areas gain access to a financial support program designed to help retain jobs.
The definition of an eligible hospital includes facilities in rural areas or those receiving special critical care payments.
The changes aim to support the financial stability of hospitals, potentially improving access to medical services for local communities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_310
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Process start date: 2021-02-12