Rural ER Access Act

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:17:47Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5754 Rural ER Access Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5754

Rural ER Access Act

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to repeal regulations that require off-campus facilities to be located within 35 miles of the main hospital or critical access hospital in order to receive provider-based status under Medicare (i.e., to be considered as hospital outpatient departments for purposes of Medicare payment).

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Current Status of Bill HR 5754

Bill HR 5754 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2020. Bill HR 5754 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2020. Bill HR 5754's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 4, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5754

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5754

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Department of Health and Human Services

- Health facilities and institutions

- Home and outpatient care

- Medicare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5754

Rural ER Access Act

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise regulations to remove the requirement under the Medicare program that an off-campus facility or organization shall be located within a 35-mile radius of a hospital or critical access hospital, and for other purposes.

Rural ER Access Act