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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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 16, 2017)
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) 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 (3) 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 happenedNov 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 16, 2017
- Nov 17, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Nov 16, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Nov 16, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 16, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House