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Rural Hospital Relief: Eliminating 96-Hour Physician Certification Requirement

This act simplifies access to medical care in small, rural hospitals. It removes the requirement for a physician to certify a patient's inpatient stay within 96 hours. This change aims to streamline admissions, potentially reducing wait times and improving healthcare access for residents in rural areas.
Key points
Streamlines admissions for Critical Access Hospitals by removing a bureaucratic requirement.
Potentially reduces wait times and improves healthcare access in rural areas.
Changes take effect on January 1, 2024.
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Print number: 118_HR_1565
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]
Process start date: 2023-03-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Critical Access Hospital Relief Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1565.

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 2023-03-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Streamlines admissions for Critical Access Hospitals by removing a bureaucratic requirement.
  • Potentially reduces wait times and improves healthcare access in rural areas.
  • Changes take effect on January 1, 2024.
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. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3].

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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