Rural Emergency Hospital Adjustment Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-19T14:30:21Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3394 Rural Emergency Hospital Adjustment Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/19/2023, 2:30 PM

Summary of Bill S 3394

The Rural Emergency Hospital Adjustment Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3394, 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 operate emergency departments.

The bill aims to address the unique challenges faced by rural hospitals, such as lower patient volumes and higher costs of providing care. It proposes to establish a payment adjustment for rural hospitals that operate emergency departments, in order to help them maintain financial stability and continue to provide essential healthcare services to their communities.

Specifically, the Rural Emergency Hospital Adjustment Act would provide a 20% increase in Medicare reimbursement rates for rural hospitals with emergency departments. This increase in funding would help offset the higher costs of operating an emergency department in a rural setting, where resources and patient volumes are often limited. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to ensure that rural communities have access to emergency medical care, and that without this financial assistance, many rural hospitals may be forced to close their emergency departments or even shut down entirely. Opponents of the bill may argue that it represents an unnecessary increase in government spending, or that it unfairly favors rural hospitals over urban facilities. However, proponents maintain that the unique challenges faced by rural hospitals justify the need for targeted financial assistance. Overall, the Rural Emergency Hospital Adjustment Act seeks to address the financial challenges faced by rural hospitals with emergency departments, in order to ensure that all Americans have access to essential healthcare services, regardless of where they live.

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Current Status of Bill S 3394

Bill S 3394 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 5, 2023. Bill S 3394 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 5, 2023. Bill S 3394's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of December 5, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3394

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3394

Rural Emergency Hospital Adjustment ActRural Emergency Hospital Adjustment ActA bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the eligibility for designation as a rural emergency hospital under the Medicare program.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3394

Jerry Moran

Kansas(Republican)

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