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Easier Medicare Access for Rural Healthcare Facilities.

This act aims to remove the requirement that off-campus medical facilities must be within a 35-mile radius of a hospital to be covered by Medicare. This change could make healthcare more accessible for rural residents, as more local facilities will be able to provide services under health insurance.
Key points
Improves access to healthcare for rural residents by removing location restrictions for medical facilities.
More local clinics and health centers will be able to partner with Medicare, increasing the availability of medical services.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_772
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7]
Process start date: 2025-01-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rural ER Access Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_772.

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 2025-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Improves access to healthcare for rural residents by removing location restrictions for medical facilities.
  • More local clinics and health centers will be able to partner with Medicare, increasing the availability of medical services.
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. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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