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Establishing Rural Health Office in CDC to Improve Care Access.

This bill mandates the creation of an Office of Rural Health within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its purpose is to enhance access to healthcare and services, including telehealth, for residents of rural areas. The Office will conduct research, identify disparities in service availability, and coordinate targeted programs to reduce disease and injury in rural communities.
Key points
A dedicated Office within the CDC will focus exclusively on the public health challenges faced by rural populations and serve as the primary point of contact.
Increased focus on research and implementing innovative programs, including telehealth, to improve healthcare access and services in rural areas.
The Office will identify disparities in healthcare availability and award grants to support efforts aimed at reducing health inequalities in rural communities.
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Print number: 118_S_2799
Sponsor: Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
Process start date: 2023-09-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an Office of Rural Health, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2799.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A dedicated Office within the CDC will focus exclusively on the public health challenges faced by rural populations and serve as the primary point of contact.
  • Increased focus on research and implementing innovative programs, including telehealth, to improve healthcare access and services in rural areas.
  • The Office will identify disparities in healthcare availability and award grants to support efforts aimed at reducing health inequalities in rural communities.
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 Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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