Search Results: keywords:"rural emergency hospitals"

  • 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. 4587 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to include rural emergency hospitals in the definition of a covered entity for purposes of the drug discount program under section 340B of such Act.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:420

    S. 4587, titled the "Rural 340B Access Act of 2024," proposes an amendment to the Public Health Service Act. This bill aims to expand the definition of a "covered entity" under the 340B drug discount program to include rural emergency hospitals. Specifically, these hospitals...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to help small hospitals in the countryside by letting them buy medicines at lower prices so they can better take care of people who don't have much money. This helps these hospitals get the medicine they need to keep people healthy.

  • H. R. 8144 — To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to include rural emergency hospitals in the definition of a covered entity for purposes of the 340B drug discount program.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:328

    The bill H.R. 8144 proposes changes to the Public Health Service Act to include rural emergency hospitals in the 340B drug discount program. This program allows certain hospitals to buy prescription drugs at reduced prices. By being included as a "covered entity," these rural...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 8144 is a proposal to let small hospitals in the countryside buy medicines at cheaper prices so they can help people who don't have much money.

  • S. 5308 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the Rural Flex program, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,229

    S. 5308 seeks to amend the Social Security Act to reauthorize the Rural Flex program, which supports rural healthcare. It includes provisions to assist critical access hospitals and rural emergency hospitals with improvements in quality reporting, performance, and addressing...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 5308 wants to help small hospitals in the countryside by giving them money to get better computers, train their staff, and teach new doctors. It makes sure they have what they need to help sick people in their town.

  • S. 4322 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make improvements relating to the designation of rural emergency hospitals.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:987

    S. 4322 aims to make several improvements to the designation of rural emergency hospitals under the Social Security Act. The bill expands eligibility for such hospitals, allowing facilities that operate like rural emergency hospitals to convert more easily. It also allows for...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 4322 is a plan to help small hospitals in the countryside by making it easier for them to get special help and money to take care of people who need emergency care. It also says these hospitals can include special areas for things like having babies, helping people with mental health, or teaching people to walk again after getting hurt.

  • 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.

  • H. R. 10187 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify Medicare rural hospital flexibility program grants.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,387

    H.R. 10187, titled the “Rural Hospital Flexibility Act of 2024,” seeks to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the Medicare rural hospital flexibility program grants. The bill aims to provide support to critical access hospitals, rural health clinics, and rural emergency...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 10187 is a plan to help small hospitals in the countryside by giving them money to get better at helping people who are sick and to use new ways to take care of them. It wants to make sure these hospitals have the tools they need, like computers and training, to do a good job.

  • H. R. 8246 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify the criteria for designation of rural emergency hospitals.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:896

    H.R. 8246, titled the "Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act," amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act, which is part of the Medicare program. The bill aims to broaden the criteria for what qualifies as a rural emergency hospital by including facilities that were...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 8246, the "Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act," is about giving old rural hospitals a new chance to offer emergency care and changing how much money they get, but it won't all start until 2027.