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Designating National Rural Health Day to Address Access Challenges and Policy Commitment.

The US Senate designated November 16th as National Rural Health Day to highlight the significant health challenges faced by over 60 million rural residents. The resolution acknowledges barriers like hospital closures and provider shortages, expressing a commitment to advancing policies that improve healthcare accessibility and affordability in these communities.
Key points
The designation raises public awareness about critical issues such as limited access to specialized care and high rates of hospital closures in rural areas.
The Senate commits to future policy work aimed at making healthcare easier to reach and less expensive for rural citizens.
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Additional Information
A resolution designating November 16th, 2023, as "National Rural Health Day".
Print number: SRES 470
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
Process start date: 2023-11-16