Provide eligible rural hospitals at least $1 million per year for normal emergency-room operating expenses, with additional funding based on hospital characteristics.

Provide eligible rural hospitals a baseline distribution of $1,000,000 per year to support the normal operating expenses of their emergency rooms. Additional funding will be available based on each hospital’s specific geographical, patient-injury, and financial characteristics.

The legislation would give eligible rural hospitals $1 million annually for emergency-room operations, plus possible additional need-based funding.

Hawley Introduces Groundbreaking Legislation to Fund Rural Hospitals, Ensure Access to Emergency Care - Josh Hawley
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