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Designating National Rural Health Day 2024: Recognizing Access Challenges.

The Senate designated November 21, 2024, as National Rural Health Day to highlight the unique healthcare challenges faced by over 66 million rural residents. The resolution acknowledges issues like provider shortages, lack of transportation, and the closure of many rural hospitals since 2010. It serves as a formal commitment to advancing policies that improve healthcare accessibility and affordability in these areas.
Key points
Formal designation of November 21, 2024, to honor rural communities and their healthcare providers.
Highlights critical issues such as lower life expectancy and barriers to care due to hospital closures and clinician shortages.
The Senate commits to supporting future policies aimed at strengthening the rural health safety net.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_909
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
Process start date: 2024-11-21