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Rural Hospital Support: Improving Healthcare Access and Emergency Services.

This law reauthorizes and expands a key grant program designed to stabilize small hospitals and clinics in rural areas. The goal is to ensure continued access to essential healthcare, including emergency services, mental health care, and substance use disorder treatment, for citizens living far from major cities. It also provides resources to train more doctors in rural settings.
Key points
Stabilizing Emergency Care: Financial support is provided to help Critical Access Hospitals convert to Rural Emergency Hospitals, preventing the complete closure of vital emergency services in their communities.
Enhanced Specialized Care: The program funds quality improvements and services for behavioral health and substance use disorders in rural clinics and hospitals.
Boosting Rural Doctors: New outreach and assistance programs are established to encourage and facilitate the training of medical residents in rural healthcare facilities.
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Print number: 118_S_5308
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Process start date: 2024-11-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rural Hospital Flexibility Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5308.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-11-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Stabilizing Emergency Care: Financial support is provided to help Critical Access Hospitals convert to Rural Emergency Hospitals, preventing the complete closure of vital emergency services in their communities.
  • Enhanced Specialized Care: The program funds quality improvements and services for behavioral health and substance use disorders in rural clinics and hospitals.
  • Boosting Rural Doctors: New outreach and assistance programs are established to encourage and facilitate the training of medical residents in rural healthcare facilities.
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. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH].

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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