HR. 772In Committee
Rural ER Access Act
Requires CMS to repeal Medicare rules that bar distant off-campus rural emergency facilities from provider-based hospital outpatient status
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires CMS to repeal Medicare rules that bar distant off-campus rural emergency facilities from provider-based hospital outpatient status
Key points
- Require repeal of distance rule
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-28 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Health and Human ServicesHealthHealth facilities and institutionsHospital careMedicareRural conditions and development