Bill · H.R. 2191· House(119-HR-2191)

Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act

Age: 68 years

Virginia

Introduced: 3/18/2025
Last activity: 3/18/2025 — 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.
Sponsored by: H. Griffith
Cosponsors: - 27 - 6

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act," aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The primary purpose is to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions specifically concerning physician-owned hospitals. It introduces a new definition for a "covered rural hospital" based on its location and proximity to other hospitals. The legislation also seeks to allow for the expansion of existing physician-owned hospitals.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+7
The bill specifically targets ways to increase healthcare access for residents in remote and rural areas.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
The bill expands access to healthcare by allowing the expansion of physician-owned hospitals in rural areas.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill benefits physician-owned hospital businesses by easing self-referral restrictions.