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This bill seeks to help two rural hospitals in Tennessee - Perry County Community Hospital in Linden and Decatur County General Hospital in Parsons - qualify for federal critical access hospital (CAH) designation under Section 1820 of the Social Security Act. A critical access hospital is a designation that provides special Medicare reimbursement and support for small, rural hospitals to help them remain financially viable. The bill declares these two hospitals as "necessary providers" of healthcare services, recognizing their historical importance to their communities and their role in providing medical care to vulnerable populations. The state legislature finds that these hospitals have been fundamental in delivering healthcare services in their regions, even before 2006, and that their designation as critical access hospitals is vital for their operational stability. The bill directs the Tennessee Department of Health and Health Facilities Commission to take all necessary steps to facilitate the CAH designation, including coordinating with federal agencies to ensure compliance and expedite the process. The ultimate goal is to ensure these rural hospitals can continue providing critical healthcare services to their communities by accessing federal support and resources.

Health and Social Services

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0843&ga=114