What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 4322.
Rural Emergency Hospital Designation Improvement Act: Expanded Units and Payments
This bill amends the Social Security Act to modify eligibility requirements for Rural Emergency Hospitals (REHs) and allows them to maintain distinct inpatient units for psychiatric, rehabilitation, and obstetric care. It also establishes an add-on payment for diagnostic laboratory tests and designates REHs as health professional shortage areas for National Health Service Corps eligibility.
Key points
REHs are permitted to maintain distinct part units licensed for inpatient psychiatric, rehabilitation, or obstetric care.
Establishes a 5% payment increase for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests furnished by REHs starting January 1, 2025.
Requires regulations deeming REHs as health professional shortage areas for the purpose of National Health Service Corps site eligibility.
Modifies the eligibility period for facilities converting to REH status to include those operating at any point since January 1, 2015, and allows waivers for similar facilities.
Status:
Expired
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