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.

Summary

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.

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Timeline

1. 16 November 2017

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 16 November 2017

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 16 November 2017

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 17 November 2017

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

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• Introduced in House · 16 November 2017 · Download file

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Sponsors

• Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

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