HR 1639
Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2021
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Bill overview
The Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2021 aims to help rural hospitals stay open by allowing states to override the 35-mile distance rule for designating critical access hospitals (CAHs) under Medicare. It expands the criteria for CAH eligibility to include small, financially struggling rural hospitals that serve underserved populations and have a plan for long-term financial stability. The bill also directs the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation to test new payment models for rural hospitals and establish a transition process for CAHs.
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Primary sponsor
Adam Kinzinger
Cosponsors
David B. McKinley
Rodney Davis
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