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HARMON Oklahoma Act
12/30/2022, 7:34 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5753
Bill 117 HR 5753, also known as the HARMON Oklahoma Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address issues related to healthcare access and affordability in the state of Oklahoma.
The HARMON Oklahoma Act aims to improve healthcare outcomes for residents of Oklahoma by increasing access to quality healthcare services. The bill includes provisions that seek to expand telehealth services, improve mental health resources, and increase funding for rural healthcare facilities.
Additionally, the HARMON Oklahoma Act includes measures to address the rising costs of prescription drugs. The bill aims to lower prescription drug prices by increasing transparency in pricing and promoting competition among pharmaceutical companies. Overall, the HARMON Oklahoma Act is designed to improve healthcare access and affordability for residents of Oklahoma. It addresses a range of issues related to healthcare, including telehealth services, mental health resources, rural healthcare facilities, and prescription drug prices. If passed, this bill has the potential to positively impact the healthcare system in Oklahoma and improve the overall well-being of its residents.
The HARMON Oklahoma Act aims to improve healthcare outcomes for residents of Oklahoma by increasing access to quality healthcare services. The bill includes provisions that seek to expand telehealth services, improve mental health resources, and increase funding for rural healthcare facilities.
Additionally, the HARMON Oklahoma Act includes measures to address the rising costs of prescription drugs. The bill aims to lower prescription drug prices by increasing transparency in pricing and promoting competition among pharmaceutical companies. Overall, the HARMON Oklahoma Act is designed to improve healthcare access and affordability for residents of Oklahoma. It addresses a range of issues related to healthcare, including telehealth services, mental health resources, rural healthcare facilities, and prescription drug prices. If passed, this bill has the potential to positively impact the healthcare system in Oklahoma and improve the overall well-being of its residents.
Congressional Summary of HR 5753
Helping Account for Rural Medical Outpatient Needs in Oklahoma Act or the HARMON Oklahoma Act
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to continue to allow Harmon Memorial Hospital in Hollis, Oklahoma, to retain its designation as a critical access hospital and to seek designation as a rural emergency hospital under Medicare after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, as specified in a prior letter sent to the hospital. The bill also requires the CMS to issue final regulations implementing the newly created Medicare rural emergency hospital program by November 1, 2022.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5753
Bill HR 5753 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 27, 2021. Bill HR 5753 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on October 27, 2021. Bill HR 5753's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of October 28, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5753
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5753
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Health care coverage and access
- Health facilities and institutions
- Hospital care
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Medicare
- Oklahoma
- Rural conditions and development
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5753
HARMON Oklahoma Act
HARMON Oklahoma Act
Helping Account for Rural Medical Outpatient Needs in Oklahoma Act
To assist in the transition of a certain hospital to a Medicare rural emergency hospital, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5753
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