Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program Act

2/5/2024, 11:45 AM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Bill 118 HR 4713, also known as the Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program Act, aims to provide support and resources to rural hospitals in the United States. The bill recognizes the unique challenges that rural hospitals face, such as limited access to healthcare services and financial constraints.

The key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a technical assistance program specifically tailored to the needs of rural hospitals. This program will provide guidance and resources to help these hospitals improve their operations, enhance patient care, and address financial challenges.

Additionally, the bill allocates funding to support the implementation of the technical assistance program and ensure that rural hospitals have access to the resources they need to thrive. This funding will be used to train healthcare professionals, upgrade medical equipment, and improve infrastructure in rural hospitals. Overall, the Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program Act aims to strengthen the healthcare system in rural America and ensure that residents in these areas have access to quality healthcare services. By providing support and resources to rural hospitals, the bill seeks to address the unique challenges faced by these facilities and improve healthcare outcomes for rural communities.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 4713

Introduced on
2023-07-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/18/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Bill 118 HR 4713, also known as the Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program Act, aims to provide support and resources to rural hospitals in the United States. The bill recognizes the unique challenges that rural hospitals face, such as limited access to healthcare services and financial constraints.

The key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a technical assistance program specifically tailored to the needs of rural hospitals. This program will provide guidance and resources to help these hospitals improve their operations, enhance patient care, and address financial challenges.

Additionally, the bill allocates funding to support the implementation of the technical assistance program and ensure that rural hospitals have access to the resources they need to thrive. This funding will be used to train healthcare professionals, upgrade medical equipment, and improve infrastructure in rural hospitals. Overall, the Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program Act aims to strengthen the healthcare system in rural America and ensure that residents in these areas have access to quality healthcare services. By providing support and resources to rural hospitals, the bill seeks to address the unique challenges faced by these facilities and improve healthcare outcomes for rural communities.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo codify the Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program of the Department of Agriculture.

Policy Areas
Agriculture and Food

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Action8/24/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.