What does Preamble of Rural Health Care Facility Technical Assistance Program Act do?

This bill aims to expand and codify the Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program of the Department of Agriculture. The program will be renamed as the Rural Health Care Facility Technical Assistance Program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Rural Health Care Facility Technical Assistance Program Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Rural Health Care Facility Technical Assistance Program Act.

What does EXPANSION AND CODIFICATION OF THE RURAL HEALTH CARE FACILITY of Rural Health Care Facility Technical Assistance Program Act do?

This section establishes the Rural Health Care Facility Technical Assistance Program (Program) within the Department of Agriculture. The Program aims to provide technical assistance and training to eligible health care facilities in rural areas to address development needs, improve financial management, and facilitate access to USDA loan and grant programs. The goals of the Program include improving financial stability, preventing facility closures, strengthening rural healthcare delivery, and enhancing access to USDA resources. The Secretary shall prioritize Program participation for borrowers and grantees of specific USDA agencies, and may consider factors like facility age, financial vulnerability, electronic health record needs, and location within underserved areas. The Secretary is required to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the Program's progress, results, and recommendations for improvement. The Program is authorized to receive up to $2,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The term 'eligible health care facility' includes hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, long-term care hospitals, critical access hospitals, rural health clinics, and other healthcare providers located in rural areas.

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Rural Health Care Facility Technical Assistance Program Act

Last updated: 3/28/2025 · Introduced: 2/18/2025

Author: Ronny Jackson (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes the Rural Health Care Facility Technical Assistance Program within the Department of Agriculture to provide technical assistance and training to rural healthcare facilities.
The program prioritizes assistance for facilities with financial vulnerabilities, electronic health record needs, and those located in underserved areas, and is authorized up to $2,000,000 annually.
Eligible health care facilities include hospitals, rural health clinics, and other providers in rural areas seeking to improve financial stability and access USDA resources.

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