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Rural Health Policy Overview - Rural Health Information Hub

(8 days ago) Rural health policy addresses many of the same issues as the broader realm of health policy, such as access to care, quality improvement, cost containment, and healthcare system redesign… See more

https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/rural-health-policy

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The Biden-Harris Administration is taking actions to improve the …

(7 days ago) WebUnderstanding rural health providers’ cybersecurity needs. Health care cyber incidents are among the fastest growing type of cyber-crime, jeopardizing patient care …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/11/03/department-health-human-services-actions-support-rural-america-rural-health-care-providers.html

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Fact Sheet: Biden Administration Takes Steps to Address COVID-

(8 days ago) WebTraining new rural health care providers, including community health workers and respiratory therapists, and expanding telehealth. coverage under the …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/08/13/fact-sheet-biden-administration-takes-steps-to-address-covid-19-in-rural-america-and-build-rural-health-back-better/

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Healthcare Access in Rural Communities - Rural Health …

(6 days ago) WebThe June 2016 issue brief from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, Impact of the Affordable Care Act Coverage Expansion on Rural and Urban Populations, found that 43.4% …

https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/healthcare-access

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USDA Establish New Program to Support Rural Health Care

(8 days ago) WebWithin months after the Act’s passage, USDA responded quickly by making this funding available to ensure the long-term availability of rural health care services. In total, the …

https://www.rd.usda.gov/newsroom/news-release/usda-establish-new-program-support-rural-health-care

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H.R.7585 - Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022

(Just Now) WebHealth Equity and Accountability Act of 2022. increases access to culturally and linguistically appropriate health care. The bill also modifies eligibility and …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7585

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FACT SHEET: How the Inflation Reduction Act Helps Rural

(9 days ago) WebThe Inflation Reduction Act will help keep free or low-cost health insurance available to rural Americans, with average savings of about $800 per person per year. …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/08/17/fact-sheet-how-the-inflation-reduction-act-helps-rural-communities/

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Biden-Harris Administration Takes Action to Expand Access to

(Just Now) WebRural communities represent a fifth of the U.S. population, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is committed to improving health …

https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/biden-harris-administration-takes-action-expand-access-emergency-care-services-rural-communities

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The Affordable Care Act What it Means for Rural America

(4 days ago) WebKey Facts Regarding Rural Coverage in the Health Insurance Marketplace: Beginning in 2014, we estimate that through the Affordable Care Act, more than 7.8 million uninsured …

https://www.cms.gov/files/document/092513theaffordablecareactpdf

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Rural Health HRSA

(3 days ago) WebThe Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) administers grant programs designed to build health care capacity at both the local and state levels. We also coordinate activities …

https://www.hrsa.gov/rural-health

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AHA supports rural access to care legislation considered during …

(3 days ago) WebAHA submitted a statement May 8 to the House Ways and Means Committee for a markup session on proposed legislation impacting telehealth access for patients …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-05-08-aha-supports-rural-access-care-legislation-considered-during-house-ways-and-means-committee-markup

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Tester to Roll Out New Legislation to Improve Rural Health Care …

(5 days ago) WebThe Defending Access to Rural Health Care Act will provide desperately needed resources to rural hospitals and clinics while lowering costs for frontier patients …

https://www.tester.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tester-to-roll-out-new-legislation-to-improve-rural-health-care-access/

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Rural Health Clinic Program at 45 Years: Created for Access and …

(7 days ago) WebAfter a 1965 public law created the Medicare and Medicaid programs, many rural residents insured by these government health programs were unable to access …

https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/rural-monitor/rhc-program

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H.R. 1128: Rural Health Care Access Act of 2023 - GovTrack.us

(7 days ago) WebRural Health Care Access Act of 2023. This bill eliminates certain criteria that hospitals must meet in order to qualify as critical access hospitals that receive …

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/118/hr1128/summary

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Sen. Moran Introduces Legislation to Help Save Rural Hospitals

(4 days ago) WebClarify that REH facilities are eligible for Small Rural Hospital Improvement grants. Direct the Secretary of HHS to allow an REH to be eligible as a National Health Service Corp …

https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2024/5/sen-moran-introduces-legislation-to-help-save-rural-hospitals

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AHA Statement to House Ways and Means on Proposed Rural …

(4 days ago) WebStatement. of the. American Hospital Association. for the. Committee on Ways and Means. of the. U.S. House of Representatives. May 8, 2024. On behalf of our …

https://www.aha.org/testimony/2024-05-08-aha-statement-house-ways-and-means-proposed-rural-access-care-legislation

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Casey, Grassley Introduce Bill to Provide Rural Hospitals with

(7 days ago) WebThis legislation takes an important step to maintain that lifeline, especially for older adults and lower income Americans. I will continue to work to bring federal funding …

https://www.casey.senate.gov/news/releases/casey-grassley-introduce-bill-to-provide-rural-hospitals-with-financial-stability-and-security

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Wyden Hearing Statement on Rural Health Care - finance.senate.gov

(Just Now) WebAs Prepared for Delivery. This morning the Finance Committee gathers to discuss the challenges and opportunities in rural communities when it comes to health …

https://www.finance.senate.gov/chairmans-news/wyden-hearing-statement-on-rural-health-care

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Reps. Kim, Kelly, Meuser, Schrier Introduce Legislation to Support

(3 days ago) WebWASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40), Robin Kelly (IL-02), Dan Meuser (PA-09), and Kim Schrier (WA-08) introduced the …

https://youngkim.house.gov/2024/05/14/reps-kim-kelly-meuser-schrier-introduce-legislation-to-support-rural-maternal-health/

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Reps. Kelly, Kim, Meuser, Schrier Introduce Legislation to Support

(2 days ago) Web“The Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act aims to bridge this alarming gap in maternal health care and provide the workforce, training, and equipment to meet …

https://robinkelly.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-kelly-kim-meuser-schrier-introduce-legislation-support-rural

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Rural Health Clinics (RHCs)

(9 days ago) WebThe Rural Health Clinic (RHC) program is intended to increase access to primary care services for patients in rural communities. RHCs can be public, nonprofit, …

https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/rural-health-clinics

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Grassley Advocates for Rural Health Care Priorities Including …

(8 days ago) WebVIDEO. Grassley opened by recalling his work to seek stakeholder feedback to improve maternal health. He urged committee action on the Healthy Moms and Babies …

https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/grassley-advocates-for-rural-health-care-priorities-including-hospital-support-physician-training

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Child Health in Rural America as a Public Health Issue

(7 days ago) WebThese issues can affect life-long health and well-being. Parents of children with mental, behavioral, and developmental disorders in rural communities more often …

https://www.cdc.gov/rural-health/php/public-health-strategy/public-health-considerations-for-child-health-in-rural-america.html

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The Patient Navigator Outreach and Chronic Disease …

(4 days ago) WebServices Administration (HRSA), the Office of Rural Health Policy, the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and the Indian Health Service.2 The overall purpose of the funding is to …

https://jdc.jefferson.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1639&context=hpn

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Rounds, Smith Lead Bipartisan Legislation Expanding Mental …

(5 days ago) WebWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) reintroduced legislation to expand mental health and substance use …

https://www.rounds.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rounds-smith-lead-bipartisan-legislation-expanding-mental-health-services-in-rural-america-

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AHA Statement for Senate Finance Committee Hearing on Rural …

(5 days ago) WebStatement of theAmerican Hospital Associationfor theCommittee on Financeof theU.S. Senate“Rural Health Care: Supporting Lives and Improving Communities”. May …

https://www.aha.org/testimony/2024-05-16-aha-statement-senate-finance-committee-hearing-rural-health-care

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Senator Joe Vitale

(2 days ago) WebSenator Vitale is the Chairman of the Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee and Vice Chairman of the Labor Committee. His legislative efforts over the …

http://www.senatorjoevitale.org/

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The Coalition for Safe and Affordable Care

(5 days ago) WebUnnecessary, unaffordable. The Coalition for Safe and Affordable Care is a diverse group of patient-focused nursing, health care, and other organizations that believe inflexible, …

http://coalitionforsafeandaffordablecare.org/

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