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To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise regulations to remove the requirement under the Medicare program that an off-campus facility or organization shall be located within a 35-mile radius of a hospital or critical access hospital, and for other purposes.

12/29/2022, 1:34 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9258

Bill 117 hr 9258, also known as the "Medicare Off-Campus Facility Access Act," aims to change regulations within the Medicare program that currently require off-campus facilities or organizations to be located within a 35-mile radius of a hospital or critical access hospital. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise these regulations, allowing for greater flexibility in the location of off-campus facilities.

The purpose of this bill is to expand access to healthcare services for Medicare beneficiaries by removing the geographic restrictions that currently limit where off-campus facilities can be located. By eliminating the 35-mile radius requirement, more off-campus facilities will be able to provide care to patients, particularly in underserved or rural areas where access to healthcare services may be limited.

Overall, the goal of Bill 117 hr 9258 is to improve access to healthcare for Medicare beneficiaries by allowing off-campus facilities to be located in a wider range of locations, ultimately increasing the availability of care for those who need it most.

Congressional Summary of HR 9258

Rural ER Access Act

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to repeal regulations that require off-campus facilities to be located within 35 miles of the main hospital or critical access hospital in order to receive provider-based status under Medicare (i.e., to be considered as hospital outpatient departments for purposes of Medicare payment).

Current Status of Bill HR 9258

Bill HR 9258 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 31, 2022. Bill HR 9258 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on October 31, 2022.  Bill HR 9258's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of November 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9258

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9258

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9258

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise regulations to remove the requirement under the Medicare program that an off-campus facility or organization shall be located within a 35-mile radius of a hospital or critical access hospital, and for other purposes.
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise regulations to remove the requirement under the Medicare program that an off-campus facility or organization shall be located within a 35-mile radius of a hospital or critical access hospital, and for other purposes.

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