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Easier Access to Rural Hospitals

This act makes it easier to designate rural facilities as "critical access hospitals" by removing mileage limitations. This means rural residents can have closer access to essential medical care, improving healthcare availability in their areas.
Key points
Rural hospitals can now be more easily designated as "critical access hospitals," regardless of their distance from other facilities.
This change aims to improve healthcare access for rural residents, ensuring closer and more available medical services.
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Print number: 118_HR_1128
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7]
Process start date: 2023-02-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rural Health Care Access Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1128.

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 2023-02-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Rural hospitals can now be more easily designated as "critical access hospitals," regardless of their distance from other facilities.
  • This change aims to improve healthcare access for rural residents, ensuring closer and more available medical services.
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. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7].

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 2025-12-24.

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Health