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Rural Hospital Support: Medicare Payments Extended, GAO Report Mandated

This act aims to ensure financial stability for rural hospitals, leading to better healthcare access for residents in these areas. It extends special Medicare payment rules for Medicare-dependent and low-volume hospitals until 2029. Additionally, it mandates a report on rural hospital classifications to streamline the system and improve service availability.
Key points
Rural hospitals will receive financial support from Medicare until 2029, helping them maintain operations.
The government will study how to simplify rural hospital classification rules to improve their financial stability and healthcare access.
Rural residents can expect more stable access to medical services due to extended support for local hospitals.
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Print number: 118_HR_6430
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1]
Process start date: 2023-11-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

ARCH Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6430.

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 2023-11-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Rural hospitals will receive financial support from Medicare until 2029, helping them maintain operations.
  • The government will study how to simplify rural hospital classification rules to improve their financial stability and healthcare access.
  • Rural residents can expect more stable access to medical services due to extended support for local hospitals.
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. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1].

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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