S 3103
Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2019
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Bill overview
This bill, the Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2019, aims to help rural hospitals avoid closure by allowing states to override the existing 35-mile distance rule for designating critical access hospitals (CAHs) under Medicare. It expands the criteria for hospitals to qualify as CAHs, including those serving underserved populations, experiencing financial losses, and having a strategic plan for long-term financial stability. The bill also limits the number of CAHs that can be certified through state waivers to prevent over-certification.
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Debbie Stabenow
Doug Jones
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