Rural Community Hospital Assistance Act (RCH)
On April 18, Representatives Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Jim Turner (D-TX) introduced HB 4515, with 19 original cosponsors, including WIís Ron Kind & Tom Barrett.
Provides enhanced cost-based reimbursement for critical access hospitals & extends it to post-acute care services.
Provides option for other rural hospitals < 50 inpatient beds to receive enhanced cost-based reimbursement for inpatient, outpatient & limited post-acute care services.