HR 5808
Save Rural Communities Act of 2020
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Bill overview
The Save Rural Communities Act of 2020 aims to improve healthcare access in rural areas by establishing a new category of healthcare facilities called ‘rural emergency access centers’ (REACs). This legislation provides Medicare coverage for services offered by REACs, which are specifically defined hospitals or critical access hospitals meeting certain criteria, including 24-hour emergency care and established transfer agreements. It also adjusts Medicare payment rates to reflect the lower volume of services provided by these centers, ensuring they can continue to serve their communities.
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K. Michael Conaway
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