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Rural ER Access Act
2/26/2025, 4:23 PM
Summary of Bill HR 772
Bill 119 HR 772, also known as the "Medicare Access to Care Act," aims to amend 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, effectively removing this geographical restriction.
The purpose of this bill is to increase access to care for Medicare beneficiaries by allowing off-campus facilities to operate without being limited by proximity to a hospital. This change would enable more individuals to receive necessary medical services and treatments, particularly in rural or underserved areas where hospitals may be scarce.
By eliminating the 35-mile radius requirement, the bill seeks to improve healthcare outcomes and reduce barriers to care for Medicare beneficiaries. This legislation has the potential to positively impact the healthcare system by expanding access to services and promoting better health outcomes for individuals across the country. Overall, Bill 119 HR 772 represents a significant step towards improving healthcare access and quality for Medicare beneficiaries by removing unnecessary restrictions on off-campus facilities.
The purpose of this bill is to increase access to care for Medicare beneficiaries by allowing off-campus facilities to operate without being limited by proximity to a hospital. This change would enable more individuals to receive necessary medical services and treatments, particularly in rural or underserved areas where hospitals may be scarce.
By eliminating the 35-mile radius requirement, the bill seeks to improve healthcare outcomes and reduce barriers to care for Medicare beneficiaries. This legislation has the potential to positively impact the healthcare system by expanding access to services and promoting better health outcomes for individuals across the country. Overall, Bill 119 HR 772 represents a significant step towards improving healthcare access and quality for Medicare beneficiaries by removing unnecessary restrictions on off-campus facilities.
Congressional Summary of HR 772
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 772
Bill HR 772 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2025. Bill HR 772 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2025. Bill HR 772's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of January 28, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 772
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 772
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 772
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.
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.
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