arrow_back Back to App

Rural Hospital Access: Easing Rules for Critical Care

This bill aims to make it easier for rural hospitals to be designated as "critical access hospitals." This change will help these hospitals better serve rural communities by ensuring essential medical care is available closer to home. For citizens, this means potentially shorter travel times to hospitals and improved access to healthcare services in rural areas.
Key points
Waives certain distance requirements for rural hospitals seeking "critical access hospital" designation.
Increases access to healthcare services for residents in rural areas, potentially reducing travel time for medical care.
Rural community hospitals previously in a demonstration program can more easily obtain this designation for one year after the law's enactment.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Introduced
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1191
Sponsor: Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1]
Process start date: 2025-02-11
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Supporting Access to Rural Community Hospitals Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1191.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Waives certain distance requirements for rural hospitals seeking "critical access hospital" designation.
  • Increases access to healthcare services for residents in rural areas, potentially reducing travel time for medical care.
  • Rural community hospitals previously in a demonstration program can more easily obtain this designation for one year after the law's enactment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

CATEGORIES

Health