Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Reauthorization

TL;DR (AI)

• The Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program is extended from 15 years to 20 years under the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003.
• The extension allows for the participation of additional rural community hospitals in the program between December 30, 2024, and January 1, 2027.
• During the fourth 5-year period of the extension, certain provisions will be applied to these newly participating hospitals.