Critical Access Hospital Relief Act of 2023
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What This Bill Does
This bill changes a Medicare rule for critical access hospitals, which are small rural hospitals. It removes a requirement that a doctor must certify a patient's need for hospital care within 96 hours of admission.
Who It Affects
Critical access hospitals and the Medicare program, which provides health insurance to older adults and some disabled people.
Key Provisions
• The bill removes the 96-hour physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services. (Sec. 2(a))
What Changes
The 96-hour physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services will no longer exist under Medicare rules as of January 1, 2024.
Important Definitions
Critical access hospital: A small rural hospital recognized under Medicare rules.
Effective Date
January 1, 2024.
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