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.