By North Michigan News |
Apr 29, 2024
On Monday, Reps. Jack Bergman (MI-01) and Debbie Dingell (MI-06) introduced the bipartisan Rural 340B Access Act of 2024, aiming to enhance the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation and maintain access to emergency departments in rural areas.The REH designation, established by Congress in 2020, provides vital support to rural hospitals to ensure the availability of essential health services in remote communities. However, a crucial gap was identified as REHs were initially excluded from the 340B drug discount program, impacting their financial sustainability.In...