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Rural Health Innovation Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4898| House 
| Updated: 10/30/2019
David Kustoff

David Kustoff

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (7)
Tim Burchett (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Denver Riggleman (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Rural Health Innovation Act of 2019 This bill establishes two grant programs to increase access to emergency care in remote rural areas where the nearest emergency department is at least 30 minutes away or inaccessible by road. First, the bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to provide grants to establish or maintain federally-qualified health centers or rural health clinics located remote rural areas. Eligible health centers or clinics must (1) employ physicians and professional clinical and support staff; (2) have laboratories, x-ray machines, and cardiac monitors on site; and (3) provide walk-in urgent care, and staging for transport to an emergency department. Further, the bill requires HRSA to provide grants to rural health departments that are located in remote rural areas to support the provision of emergency services, triage and transport to emergency departments, primary care services, or other similar services. Eligible rural health departments must (1) have a nursing staff and medical equipment, (2) agree to provide such emergency or similar services, and (3) submit an estimated cost for the first year of staffing and equipment.
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Timeline
Jul 31, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2411
Introduced in Senate
Oct 29, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 29, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 30, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 31, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2411
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 29, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • October 29, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • October 30, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 116-2411: Rural Health Innovation Act of 2019
Building constructionCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesRural conditions and development

Rural Health Innovation Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4898| House 
| Updated: 10/30/2019
Rural Health Innovation Act of 2019 This bill establishes two grant programs to increase access to emergency care in remote rural areas where the nearest emergency department is at least 30 minutes away or inaccessible by road. First, the bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to provide grants to establish or maintain federally-qualified health centers or rural health clinics located remote rural areas. Eligible health centers or clinics must (1) employ physicians and professional clinical and support staff; (2) have laboratories, x-ray machines, and cardiac monitors on site; and (3) provide walk-in urgent care, and staging for transport to an emergency department. Further, the bill requires HRSA to provide grants to rural health departments that are located in remote rural areas to support the provision of emergency services, triage and transport to emergency departments, primary care services, or other similar services. Eligible rural health departments must (1) have a nursing staff and medical equipment, (2) agree to provide such emergency or similar services, and (3) submit an estimated cost for the first year of staffing and equipment.
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Timeline
Jul 31, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2411
Introduced in Senate
Oct 29, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 29, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 30, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 31, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2411
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 29, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • October 29, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • October 30, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
David Kustoff

David Kustoff

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (7)
Tim Burchett (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Denver Riggleman (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 116-2411: Rural Health Innovation Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Building constructionCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesRural conditions and development