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Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act
12/28/2024, 9:08 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8246
The Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 8246, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide financial assistance to rural hospitals that are struggling to stay afloat.
The bill proposes to establish a grant program that would allocate funds to rural hospitals in need of financial support. These funds would be used to help cover operating costs, improve infrastructure, and enhance healthcare services for patients in rural communities.
Additionally, the Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act aims to address the challenges faced by rural hospitals, such as declining patient populations, limited access to healthcare services, and high rates of uninsured patients. By providing financial assistance, the bill seeks to ensure that rural hospitals can continue to provide essential healthcare services to their communities. Overall, the Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act is a bipartisan effort to support rural hospitals and improve access to healthcare in underserved areas. If passed, this legislation could have a significant impact on the sustainability and viability of rural hospitals across the country.
The bill proposes to establish a grant program that would allocate funds to rural hospitals in need of financial support. These funds would be used to help cover operating costs, improve infrastructure, and enhance healthcare services for patients in rural communities.
Additionally, the Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act aims to address the challenges faced by rural hospitals, such as declining patient populations, limited access to healthcare services, and high rates of uninsured patients. By providing financial assistance, the bill seeks to ensure that rural hospitals can continue to provide essential healthcare services to their communities. Overall, the Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act is a bipartisan effort to support rural hospitals and improve access to healthcare in underserved areas. If passed, this legislation could have a significant impact on the sustainability and viability of rural hospitals across the country.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8246
Bill HR 8246 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 6, 2024. Bill HR 8246 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 6, 2024. Bill HR 8246's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 806. as of December 27, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8246
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8246
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Health care coverage and access
- Health facilities and institutions
- Hospital care
- Rural conditions and development
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8246
Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act
Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify the criteria for designation of rural emergency hospitals.
Comments

Ellis Crawford
455
11 months ago
This bill is so dumb, it's gonna mess everything up for us rural folks. Smh.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8246
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