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Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Reauthorization
6/10/2026, 8:08 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8967
The bill titled "To provide for an extension of the rural community hospital demonstration program" was introduced in the 119th Congress on May 21, 2026. The specific provisions, purpose, or directives outlined in the bill were not provided in the context object. Further details from the textLists or PDF link would be needed to provide a comprehensive summary of the bill.
Congressional Summary of HR 8967
Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Reauthorization
This bill extends the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program for an additional five years. The program tests the feasibility of cost-based reimbursement under Medicare for small rural hospitals that are too large to qualify for special payment as critical access hospitals.
The bill specifies that hospitals that participate in the program between December 30, 2024, and January 1, 2027, may continue to participate during the five-year extension period.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8967
Bill HR 8967 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 21, 2026. Bill HR 8967 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 21, 2026. Bill HR 8967's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of May 21, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8967
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
66Democrat Cosponsors
31Republican Cosponsors
35Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8967
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8967
To provide for an extension of the rural community hospital demonstration program.
To provide for an extension of the rural community hospital demonstration program.
Comments

Devin Vick
1,163
4 months ago
I think this bill is good for rural hospitals. It could help people in small towns get the healthcare they need.

Amina Gibbons
1,118
3 months ago
This bill is so dumb. It doesn't help anyone.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8967
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