Rural ER Access Act

Hozzl · 2024-12-21T09:05:45Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1129 Rural ER Access Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/21/2024, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1129

The Rural ER Access Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 1129, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of limited access to emergency medical services in rural areas.

The bill aims to improve access to emergency care by providing funding for rural hospitals to maintain and expand their emergency room services. This includes funding for equipment, staff training, and infrastructure improvements. Additionally, the bill seeks to incentivize healthcare providers to work in rural areas by offering loan repayment programs and other financial incentives.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to help rural hospitals cover the costs of providing emergency care. This program would provide funding to eligible hospitals based on their level of need and the services they provide. The bill also includes provisions to improve coordination between rural hospitals and other healthcare providers, such as telemedicine services and transportation assistance. Overall, the Rural ER Access Act aims to address the unique challenges faced by rural communities in accessing emergency medical services. By providing funding and support to rural hospitals, the bill seeks to ensure that all Americans have access to timely and quality emergency care, regardless of where they live.

Congressional Summary of HR 1129

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).

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Current Status of Bill HR 1129

Bill HR 1129 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 21, 2023. Bill HR 1129 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 21, 2023. Bill HR 1129's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1129

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1129

Rural ER Access Act

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.