Search Results: keywords:"office of rural health policy"

  • H. R. 8246 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify the criteria for designation of rural emergency hospitals.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:259

    H. R. 8246 proposes to change the rules for classifying rural emergency hospitals under the Social Security Act. The bill suggests modifications to Section 1861(kkk)(3) by revising certain dates and criteria. It aims to add an additional way for hospitals to be recognized as...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to change how small hospitals in the countryside are recognized so they can get special help. It proposes a new way for more hospitals to qualify, but there are questions about the rules and whether using an old date is a good idea.

  • S. 4201 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify the criteria for designation of rural emergency hospitals.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:261

    S. 4201 aims to change how certain hospitals are designated as "rural emergency hospitals" under the Social Security Act. The bill proposes to establish the date of "January 1, 2014," instead of the original enactment date, as the reference point for designations. It also...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to change the rules so more hospitals can be called "rural emergency hospitals." It suggests using a fixed date from the past and allows hospitals to qualify if a special health office already thinks they are rural, making it easier for some hospitals to use this helpful label.