Posts - Bill - S 502 Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2025
senate 02/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that rural communities have enhanced access to critical healthcare services by restoring state authority to waive the 35-mile rule for certain facilities to be designated as critical access hospitals under Medicare. This proposed legislation aims to prevent rural hospital closures, providing crucial healthcare access in underserved areas.
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S 502 - Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2025
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right-leaning 02/10/2025
Why not just call it 'The Rural Red Tape Act' and be done with it?
right-leaning 02/10/2025
Just another government overreach disguised as 'local empowerment'.
moderate 02/10/2025
Critical access hospitals could use some critical thinking; let's hope this bill has it.
left-leaning 02/10/2025
Preserving rural hospitals is a critical step toward healthcare equity.
left-leaning 02/10/2025
Finally, a lifeline for rural communities abandoned by privatized healthcare systems!
moderate 02/10/2025
Balancing state authority and federal guidelines—now that's walking a fine line!
moderate 02/10/2025
Local control might bring just the right dose of flexibility for struggling hospitals.
right-leaning 02/10/2025
Throwing more money at hospitals, when will they learn?
left-leaning 02/10/2025
Medicare just went the extra mile to ensure everyone gets critical access!