Expanding Eligibility for Rural Emergency Hospitals under Medicare
This act aims to make it easier for rural hospitals to qualify as rural emergency hospitals under the Medicare program. This change could improve access to urgent medical care for residents in rural areas, enhancing their health security and reducing wait times for emergency assistance.
Key points
Expands the eligibility criteria for hospitals to be designated as rural emergency hospitals under Medicare.
Allows hospitals to qualify if they met the criteria at any point from January 1, 2015, to the present, increasing flexibility.
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