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CRITICAL Act
3/12/2025, 4:44 PM
Summary of Bill S 552
Bill 119 s 552, also known as the Critical Access Hospital Relief Act of 2021, aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to address the treatment of critical access hospital services provided by hospitals located in noncontiguous states. Critical access hospitals are small, rural facilities that play a crucial role in providing healthcare services to underserved communities.
The bill seeks to ensure that critical access hospitals located in noncontiguous states receive fair reimbursement for the services they provide. Currently, these hospitals face unique challenges due to their remote locations and limited resources. By amending the Social Security Act, the bill aims to address these challenges and ensure that critical access hospitals in noncontiguous states can continue to serve their communities effectively.
Overall, Bill 119 s 552 is focused on supporting critical access hospitals in noncontiguous states and ensuring that they have the resources they need to provide high-quality care to their patients. The bill is an important step towards improving healthcare access in rural and underserved areas across the United States.
The bill seeks to ensure that critical access hospitals located in noncontiguous states receive fair reimbursement for the services they provide. Currently, these hospitals face unique challenges due to their remote locations and limited resources. By amending the Social Security Act, the bill aims to address these challenges and ensure that critical access hospitals in noncontiguous states can continue to serve their communities effectively.
Overall, Bill 119 s 552 is focused on supporting critical access hospitals in noncontiguous states and ensuring that they have the resources they need to provide high-quality care to their patients. The bill is an important step towards improving healthcare access in rural and underserved areas across the United States.
Congressional Summary of S 552
Comprehensive Reimbursement Initiative Targeting Investment and Care in rural Locations or the CRITICAL Act
This bill increases the Medicare payment rate by 4% for services provided by critical access hospitals in Alaska and Hawaii.
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Current Status of Bill S 552
Bill S 552 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2025. Bill S 552 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 12, 2025. Bill S 552's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 12, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 552
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 552
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 552
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the treatment of critical access hospital services furnished by a critical access hospital located in a noncontiguous State.
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the treatment of critical access hospital services furnished by a critical access hospital located in a noncontiguous State.
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