Introduce legislation to secure increased federal support for hospitals that care for a large number of Medicaid and uninsured patients in Wyoming and other rural states.

U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced bipartisan legislation to secure increased federal support for hospitals that care for a large number of Medicaid and uninsured patients in Wyoming and other rural states. 'Our legislation will ensure hospitals in Wyoming and across rural America get the support they deserve so they can keep providing care to those who need it most,' said Barrasso.

Barrasso promises to introduce legislation to secure increased federal support for hospitals serving Medicaid and uninsured patients in rural states.

Barrasso Bill Secures Fair Share of Funding for Wyoming Hospitals
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U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), along with Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), and Peter Welch (D-Vt.), introduced bipartisan legislation to secure increased federal support for hospitals that care for a large number of Medicaid and uninsured patients in Wyoming and other rural states. The Delivering Support for Hospitals (DSH) Act would establish a nationwide federal funding minimum for disproportionate share hospitals (DSH).

Senator Barrasso introduced the DSH Act to increase federal support for hospitals serving Medicaid and uninsured patients in rural states.

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Barrasso Bill Secures Fair Share of Funding for Wyoming Hospitals - John Barrasso
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Senator Barrasso announced that Wyoming's application for the $50 billion rural health fund, created by the Working Families Tax Cut Act, was approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Wyoming will receive $205,004,743 in 2026 to implement its plan to expand rural healthcare access, stabilize rural hospitals, and improve health outcomes.

Wyoming secured over $205 million from a federal rural health fund to enhance healthcare access and stabilize rural hospitals.

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Barrasso Applauds $205 Million Award for Wyoming’s Rural Health Fund - John Barrasso
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Senators Barrasso and Whitehouse introduced the ACO Assignment Improvement Act to expand participation in Medicare's coordinated-care programs by ensuring Medicare recognizes care provided by nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists when determining participation in an Accountable Care Organization (ACO).

The ACO Assignment Improvement Act aims to include non-physician providers in Medicare's coordinated-care programs to enhance access to quality-driven healthcare.

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Barrasso, Whitehouse Introduce Legislation to Expand Access to Quality-Driven Health Care - John Barrasso
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Senator Barrasso introduced the Rural Health Clinic Burden Reduction Act to provide regulatory relief for rural health clinics by updating laws governing them, improving guidance on the use of nurse practitioners and physician assistants, enhancing mental health services, and removing outdated lab requirements.

The Rural Health Clinic Burden Reduction Act seeks to modernize regulations for rural health clinics to improve healthcare delivery in rural areas.

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Barrasso Leads Bill to Modernize Rural Health Care - John Barrasso
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The State Offices of Rural Health (SORH) Reauthorization Act of 2022, co-sponsored by Senator Barrasso, passed the Senate by unanimous consent. The bill reauthorizes a key program supporting health facilities in rural areas, ensuring State Offices of Rural Health have the resources needed to improve information-sharing, technical assistance, and care delivery.

The SORH Reauthorization Act of 2022 aims to bolster support for rural health facilities by reauthorizing essential programs.

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Barrasso, Smith Bill to Improve Rural Health Care Passes Senate - John Barrasso
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Senators Barrasso and Bennet introduced the Accelerating the Development of Advanced Psychology Trainees (ADAPT) Act to establish Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP coverage for advanced psychology trainees, allowing them to bill for services provided under supervision. This legislation aims to expand access to mental health services in rural areas.

The ADAPT Act seeks to increase access to mental health services in rural areas by enabling advanced psychology trainees to bill for supervised services.

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Barrasso, Bennet Introduce Bill to Improve Access to Mental Health Services in Rural Areas - John Barrasso
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Senator Barrasso highlighted the $50 billion Rural Healthcare Transformation Program, created by the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, which will deliver funding to every state. Wyoming is set to receive $205 million in 2026 to support local hospitals, emergency services, and healthcare staffing.

The Rural Healthcare Transformation Program allocates significant funding to support rural healthcare infrastructure and services across states.

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Barrasso Celebrates Historic Rural Healthcare Investments - John Barrasso
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Senators Coons and Barrasso introduced the Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act to increase Medicare reimbursement rates for clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors, aiming to support mental health providers and strengthen access to mental health care services.

The Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act proposes higher Medicare reimbursement rates to bolster mental health services.

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Senators Coons, Barrasso introduce bill to support mental health service providers
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