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Rural Health Clinics: Easier Access to Medical Care and Services

This act aims to simplify operations for rural health clinics, potentially leading to easier access to doctors, physician assistants, and nurses for people in rural areas. The changes involve rules for hiring medical staff and accessing lab services, which should improve the quality and availability of healthcare.
Key points
Increased flexibility for rural clinics to hire physician assistants and nurse practitioners, potentially reducing wait times for appointments.
Simplified requirements for laboratory services, speeding up diagnoses.
Allows mental health services in areas with a shortage of professionals, increasing access to support.
Changes the definition of an urban area, allowing more clinics to qualify as rural and benefit from the new rules.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3730
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]
Process start date: 2023-05-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rural Health Clinic Burden Reduction Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3730.

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 2023-05-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased flexibility for rural clinics to hire physician assistants and nurse practitioners, potentially reducing wait times for appointments.
  • Simplified requirements for laboratory services, speeding up diagnoses.
  • Allows mental health services in areas with a shortage of professionals, increasing access to support.
  • Changes the definition of an urban area, allowing more clinics to qualify as rural and benefit from the new rules.
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 2025-12-25.

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