Rural Hospital Stabilization Act

Hozzl · 2024-12-28T09:08:18Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8245 Rural Hospital Stabilization Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/28/2024, 9:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8245

The Rural Hospital Stabilization Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 8245, 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 in order to help them remain operational and provide essential healthcare services to their communities.

The bill proposes to allocate funding to rural hospitals that are facing financial challenges, such as declining patient numbers, high levels of uncompensated care, and limited access to resources. This funding would be used to support the hospitals in a variety of ways, including covering operating costs, upgrading facilities and equipment, and expanding services.

In addition to providing financial assistance, the Rural Hospital Stabilization Act also aims to address some of the underlying issues that contribute to the financial instability of rural hospitals. This includes improving reimbursement rates for services provided to Medicare and Medicaid patients, as well as increasing access to telehealth services in rural areas. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to ensure that rural hospitals are able to continue serving their communities and providing essential healthcare services to those who need it most. By providing financial assistance and addressing systemic issues, the Rural Hospital Stabilization Act seeks to strengthen the healthcare infrastructure in rural America and improve access to quality care for all residents.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8245

Bill HR 8245 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 6, 2024. Bill HR 8245 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 6, 2024. Bill HR 8245's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 803. as of December 27, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8245

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Health

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Congressional oversightHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingHospital careRural conditions and development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8245

Rural Hospital Stabilization ActRural Hospital Stabilization ActTo amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish the Rural Hospital Stabilization Pilot Program to provide grants to rural hospitals for purposes of ensuring local access to services.

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