Recognizing that access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas of the United States is essential to the survival and success of communities in the United States.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 29, 2015)
Recognizes that: (1) access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas is essential to the survival and success of communities; (2) preserving and strengthening access to quality health care in rural areas is crucial to U.S. success and prosperity; (3) strengthening access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas makes Medicare more cost-effective and improves health outcomes for patients, and (4) rural health care providers are integral to the local economies and are one of the largest types of employers in rural areas.
Celebrates the many dedicated medical professionals who work hard each day to deliver quality care to people living in rural areas.
What just happenedJul 31, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 29, 2015
- Jul 31, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Jul 29, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 29, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 29, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House