Individual Author(s) / Organizational Author
Burke, Chloe
Racht, Dr. Edward
Zavadsky, Matt
Matthews, Ted
Morris, Robert
Miller, Lauren
Publisher
United States House Committe on Ways and Means
Date
March 2024
Abstract / Description
The House Ways and Means Committee hearing on March 18, 2024, highlights several health-related issues, including the importance of ensuring access to emergency medical care in rural and underserved areas through the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation and freestanding emergency centers (FECs). It addresses challenges with Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements and discusses the critical need for immediate access to medical services. It also discusses the impact of state abortion laws on emergency reproductive care was examined, emphasizing the necessity for comprehensive health services.
Artifact Type
Application
Reference Type
Webinar
Geographic Focus
National
Topic Area
Policy and Practice » Policy & Law
Social/Structural Determinants » Environmental/Community Health