Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act Introduced in United States Senate
On Tuesday, October 11th, Senators Kent Conrad (D-ND), Pat Roberts (R-KS), Tom Harkin (D-IA), and John Barrasso (R-WY) introduced Senate Bill 1680, the Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2011. This bipartisan legislation includes provisions that would modify outpatient therapy supervision requirements, extends various rural Medicare payment provisions, allows for telehealth services across state lines, and provides long-term funding authorizations for state offices of rural health among many important provisions. NRHA applauds Senators Conrad, Roberts, Harkin, and Barrasso and strongly supports the passage of S. 1680. NRHA encourages all senators to co-sponsor and support this vital legislation. To find out how to contact your representative or senator to ask for their support, please click here.