United StatesHouse Bill 772HR 772

Rural ER Access Act

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Last progress January 28, 2025 (10 months ago)

Introduced on January 28, 2025 by Mark E. Green

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January 28, 2025 (10 months ago)

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.

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This bill makes it easier for hospitals to run off-campus ERs and clinics in far‑away areas. It removes the current rule that these sites must be within 35 miles of the main hospital to count as part of that hospital for Medicare payments, which can help bring hospital‑level care to more rural communities. The health department must change the rule within 60 days after the law takes effect.

Key points:

Who is affected: People on Medicare, rural patients, hospitals, and off‑campus ERs/clinics.
What changes: The 35‑mile limit is removed so these sites can be treated as part of a hospital for Medicare billing and support.
When: The change must be made within 60 days of the law’s enactment.

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