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Introduced
07/31/2019
07/31/2019
In Committee
07/31/2019
07/31/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Establishes two grant programs to increase access to emergency care in remote rural areas where the nearest emergency department is at least 30 minutes away or inaccessible by road.First, the bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to provide grants to establish or maintain federally-qualified health centers or rural health clinics located remote rural areas. Eligible health centers or clinics must (1) employ physicians and professional clinical and support staff; (2) have laboratories, x-ray machines, and cardiac monitors on site; and (3) provide walk-in urgent care, and staging for transport to an emergency department.Further, the bill requires HRSA to provide grants to rural health departments that are located in remote rural areas to support the provision of emergency services, triage and transport to emergency departments, primary care services, or other similar services. Eligible rural health departments must (1) have a nursing staff and medical equipment, (2) agree to provide such emergency or similar services, and (3) submit an estimated cost for the first year of staffing and equipment.
AI Summary
This bill establishes two grant programs to increase access to emergency care in remote rural areas. The first program, the Rural Health Center Innovation Awards program, provides grants to Federally qualified health centers or rural health clinics located in rural areas that are at least 30 minutes away from the nearest emergency department or inaccessible by road. The grants can be used to expand hours, cover construction and renovation costs, and other activities to enable these centers to provide walk-in urgent care, triage, and transportation to emergency departments. The second program, the Rural Health Department Enhancement program, provides grants to rural health departments in remote rural areas to enable them to provide emergency services, triage, transport to emergency departments, primary care, and other similar services. The grants can be used for equipment, staffing, and outreach.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 07/31/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2411/all-info | 08/01/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2411/BILLS-116s2411is.pdf | 08/16/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2411/BILLS-116s2411is.pdf.pdf | 08/16/2019 |
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