What does Preamble of Rural Health Innovation Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Public Health Service Act. It aims to establish a rural health center innovation awards program. The bill also seeks to establish a rural health department enhancement program. The bill's purpose is 'to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a rural health center innovation awards program and a rural health department enhancement program, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Rural Health Innovation Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Rural Health Innovation Act of 2025.

What does RURAL HEALTH CENTER INNOVATION AWARDS PROGRAM. of Rural Health Innovation Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes the "Rural Health Center Innovation Awards program" under the Public Health Service Act. The program awards grants to eligible entities, including Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), to establish or maintain centers serving as walk-in urgent care and triage facilities in rural areas. Funds can be used to expand operating hours, cover construction/renovation costs, or support other activities related to the program's purpose. Applications require demonstrating costs for equipment and staffing for new centers and clinics. The Secretary may consider unmet needs when awarding grants to entities serving overlapping areas. Priority is given to FQHCs and RHCs already operating. Grants are for a period of 5 years and may be renewed. The initial grant amount is up to $500,000 for existing FQHCs/RHCs or $750,000 for establishing a new center/clinic, with subsequent years capped at $500,000. The Secretary must report on the program's success, challenges, and potential improvements within three years of enactment. A total of $25,000,000 is authorized for appropriation for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030.

What does RURAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM. of Rural Health Innovation Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes the Rural Health Department Enhancement Program under the Public Health Service Act. The Secretary will award grants, on a competitive basis, to rural health departments to enhance their capabilities and provide emergency and primary care services. Applicants must demonstrate a facility operating in a rural area, a nursing staff, and medical equipment. Grants will be awarded annually for up to five years, with a maximum of $500,000 per year. The first year's grant amount will be based on estimated equipment and staffing costs, while subsequent years will consider patient volume and treatment types. Funds can be used for equipment, hiring providers (potentially through partnerships with academic centers), and community outreach. Limitations are placed on the percentage of funds used for hiring providers and community outreach during the first two years of the grant. A total of $25,000,000 is authorized for appropriation each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 to carry out this section.

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Rural Health Innovation Act of 2025

Last updated: 2/21/2025 · Introduced: 2/21/2025

Author: David Kustoff (R-TN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a Rural Health Center Innovation Awards program to provide grants to Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics for urgent care and triage facilities in rural areas, with up to $750,000 for new centers and $500,000 for existing ones.
The bill creates a Rural Health Department Enhancement Program, awarding grants of up to $500,000 annually to rural health departments to improve emergency and primary care services.
A total of $25,000,000 is authorized for appropriation each year from 2026 through 2030 to fund both the Rural Health Center Innovation Awards program and the Rural Health Department Enhancement Program.

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