Easier Operation for Rural and Physician-Owned Hospitals
This act aims to ease operations for hospitals located in rural areas and those owned by physicians. The changes could improve access to healthcare for rural residents, as these hospitals will be able to expand and offer more services more easily. Citizens living in rural areas may experience improved access to doctors and specialists.
Key points
Rural and physician-owned hospitals will have more flexibility to expand and provide services.
Rules on patient referrals to physician-owned hospitals will be relaxed for rural facilities.
Rural residents may gain better access to medical care through the growth of local hospitals.
Introduced
Citizen Poll