S. 5236 aims to amend the Social Security Act to increase financial support for rural and safety net hospitals that provide maternity, labor, and delivery services to vulnerable populations. This includes ensuring adequate Medicaid payment rates, expanding coverage of...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to help hospitals in small towns and places that don't have a lot of money to better take care of moms and babies when they are born. It plans to give more money to these hospitals and make sure doctors and nurses are ready to help, especially if they have to close some of their services.