Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021

Hozzl · 2022-12-31T04:59:29Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4066 Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2022, 4:59 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4066

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 4066

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4066

Bill HR 4066 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2021. Bill HR 4066 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 22, 2021. Bill HR 4066's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of June 23, 2021

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4066

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4066

To amend the title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to rural health care by ensuring fairness in Medicare hospital payments.Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021

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