Rural, Underserved Healthcare Focus of Key Committee Request for Information

08 Sep Rural, Underserved Healthcare Focus of Key Committee Request for Information

In an open call to health care stakeholders, the House Ways and Means Committee is requesting solutions to, “help turn the tide against the very real disparities in access to care that exist for millions of Americans – particularly those in rural and underserved communities.” There is a particular emphasis on five areas – payment disparities in different geographic areas, long-term financial health of providers and facilities, payments for identical care provided in different sites, bringing new professionals into the workforce, and innovative care models and technology to improve outcomes. Click here to view the call, responses are due Oct. 5, 2023.  September 2023