Protecting Rural Seniors’ Access to Care Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-19T14:30:22Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3410 Protecting Rural Seniors’ Access to Care 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 3410

Bill 118 s 3410, also known as the Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act, aims to address the challenges faced by seniors living in rural areas in accessing healthcare services. The bill recognizes that rural communities often have limited healthcare resources and face barriers in providing adequate care to their aging population.

The key provisions of the bill include:

1. Establishing a grant program to support rural healthcare providers in expanding and improving their services for seniors. This program would provide funding to help rural healthcare facilities upgrade their infrastructure, hire additional staff, and implement telehealth services to better serve elderly patients. 2. Increasing funding for rural healthcare workforce development programs to train and recruit healthcare professionals to work in rural areas. This would help address the shortage of healthcare providers in rural communities and ensure that seniors have access to the care they need. 3. Improving coordination between different healthcare providers in rural areas to ensure that seniors receive comprehensive and timely care. The bill encourages collaboration between hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities to better meet the needs of elderly patients. Overall, the Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act aims to improve healthcare access and quality for seniors living in rural areas. By providing funding for healthcare providers, workforce development programs, and care coordination efforts, the bill seeks to address the unique challenges faced by elderly residents in rural communities.

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Current Status of Bill S 3410

Bill S 3410 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 5, 2023. Bill S 3410 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 5, 2023. Bill S 3410's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of December 5, 2023

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3410

Protecting Rural Seniors’ Access to Care ActProtecting Rural Seniors’ Access to Care ActA bill to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from finalizing a proposed rule regarding minimum staffing for nursing facilities, and to establish an advisory panel on the nursing home workforce.

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