Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021

Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021

This bill establishes an area wage adjustment floor for Medicare hospital payments in states that are not frontier states and excludes such adjustments from certain budget neutrality rules.

Bill 117 HR 4066, also known as the Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021, aims to provide financial support to rural hospitals in the United States that are facing financial challenges. The bill recognizes the importance of these hospitals in providing essential healthcare services to rural communities and seeks to ensure their continued operation.

The Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 proposes several measures to support rural hospitals, including increasing Medicare reimbursement rates for these facilities. This increase in reimbursement rates would help alleviate some of the financial strain that rural hospitals face, as they often serve a higher percentage of Medicare patients compared to urban hospitals.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for grants and other forms of financial assistance to help rural hospitals cover operating costs and invest in necessary infrastructure improvements. These funds would help rural hospitals maintain high-quality healthcare services and ensure that they can continue to serve their communities effectively. Overall, the Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 aims to address the unique challenges that rural hospitals face and provide them with the support they need to remain operational and provide essential healthcare services to rural communities across the United States.