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Rural and Mountainous Hospital Access: New Rules for Critical Care

New rules make it easier for hospitals in mountainous and rural areas to maintain their status as critical access facilities. These changes aim to ensure residents in these areas continue to have access to urgent medical care, even if new facilities open nearby.
Key points
Hospitals in mountainous or secondary road areas already designated as critical access will retain this status, even if a new hospital opens within 10-15 miles.
Distance requirements for ambulance services provided by these hospitals are modified to account for challenging terrain (15-mile drive instead of 35-mile drive).
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1960
Sponsor: Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]
Process start date: 2025-06-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PEAKS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1960.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-06-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Hospitals in mountainous or secondary road areas already designated as critical access will retain this status, even if a new hospital opens within 10-15 miles.
  • Distance requirements for ambulance services provided by these hospitals are modified to account for challenging terrain (15-mile drive instead of 35-mile drive).
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 Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV].

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 2025-12-23.

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