Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
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Overview
This bill reauthorizes the Improving Care in Rural America program, which provides grants to support rural health care services and networks. Specifically, it aims to expand access to quality healthcare for underserved populations in rural communities by strengthening outreach programs and supporting the development of integrated health care networks. The bill extends the program’s authorization period from 2021 to 2030. It emphasizes community involvement in the planning and implementation of these initiatives.
Key provisions
- Reauthorizes the Improving Care in Rural America program for the period of 2026-2030.
- Amends grant programs to prioritize serving rural underserved populations.
- Requires grant recipients to involve rural underserved populations in project development and operations.
- Expands grant funding to support rural health network development.
- Focuses grant funding on increasing access to quality health care services.
- Reinforces the importance of community engagement in rural health initiatives.
Who is affected
- Rural communities
- Rural healthcare providers
- Underserved rural populations
- Public health agencies
Notable changes
- Extends the program’s authorization from 2021 to 2030.
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