Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020

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Explore the details of House Bill 6365 Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020 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 6365

Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020

This bill establishes grant programs and other forms of financial assistance for health care providers in response to the national emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

Specifically, the bill establishes (1) a grant program to provide emergency assistance to critical access hospitals, certain rural hospitals, and providers participating in Medicare; (2) a grant program to provide emergency assistance to health care practices and ambulatory surgery centers for staff salaries; and (3) a loan program to provide low-interest loans to health care practices and ambulatory surgery centers.

The bill also temporarily increases reimbursements to rural hospitals under the Medicare swing-bed program. (The program allows rural hospitals to use beds, as needed, for either acute care or skilled nursing facility care.)

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Current Status of Bill HR 6365

Bill HR 6365 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 23, 2020. Bill HR 6365 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 23, 2020. Bill HR 6365's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 23, 2020

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6365

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Health

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCardiovascular and respiratory healthDepartment of Health and Human ServicesEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHome and outpatient careInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedicareRural conditions and developmentSmall businessSurgery and anesthesiaWages and earnings

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6365

Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020To provide emergency financial assistance to rural health care facilities and providers impacted by the COVID-19 emergency.Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020

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