Bill · H.R. 4277· House(119-HR-4277)
Rural Emergency Hospital Financial Stability Act
- Introduced
- 7/2/2025
- Last activity
- 7/2/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Donald Davis
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Rural Emergency Hospital Financial Stability Act,'' aims to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act. It seeks to clarify that rural emergency hospitals are treated as outpatient hospitals for the purposes of Medicaid payments. The legislation specifically amends how Medicaid treats services provided by these hospitals. It also includes a provision regarding services provided in nursing facility units that are part of a rural emergency hospital. These changes are intended to take effect on the date the bill is enacted. Finally, the Secretary of Health and Human Services is required to issue final regulations within 12 months.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+7
This bill directly addresses the financial stability of healthcare providers serving rural populations.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The bill may benefit seniors by ensuring continued access to nursing facility units within rural emergency hospitals.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
Ensuring Medicaid coverage for rural hospital services helps low-income populations access care.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Clarification of Medicaid Payments: By amending Section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act, the bill ensures that rural emergency hospital services are included under outpatient hospital services for Medicaid payments (Section 2(a)). This could provide financial stability for these specific types of medical facilities.
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Nursing Facility Coverage: The bill amends the statute to include services provided in a nursing facility that is a distinct part unit of a rural emergency hospital (Section 2(b)). This ensures that certain nursing services within these specific hospital structures are recognized under Medicaid.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+7Good For Business Owners+5Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Retirees+5Good For Seniors+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Increases Medicaid Funding+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+5
- 7/2/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jack BergmanRepublican · Michigan