On June 30, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing effort to strengthen rural health, CMS is releasing a new proposed rule protecting access to emergency care and additional outpatient services for people in rural communities. CMS is establishing the conditions of participation for rural emergency hospitals (REHs). The proposed rule will allow small rural hospitals to seek this new health care provider designation and provide continued access to emergency services, observation care, and additional medical and outpatient services. In accordance with the statutory legislation, REHs will be eligible to receive payment for services provided on or after January 1, 2023. This is a significant step in building on the Administration’s efforts to reduce health care disparities and maintain access to services in rural communities.
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