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Committee backs bill enabling hospitals to opt into new federal rural emergency hospital designation
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE · February 8, 2023
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Rep. Lee Johnson said the bill implements a new CMS rural emergency hospital designation that can enhance outpatient/ER reimbursement for qualifying rural hospitals; committee passed the enabling legislation by voice vote.
The Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee passed legislation enabling Arkansas hospitals to opt into the new federal "rural emergency hospital" designation, which allows enhanced Medicare reimbursement for outpatient and observation services.
Representative Lee Johnson described the…
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