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Rural Emergency Hospital (REH)

A new type of hospital designation for small rural hospitals that have stopped providing inpatient services but continue to offer 24/7 emergency care, observation care, and outpatient services.

Medicaid

A joint federal and state program that helps cover healthcare costs for people with limited income and resources.

Outpatient hospital services

Medical services provided by a hospital where the patient does not stay overnight, such as emergency room visits, diagnostic tests, or minor procedures.

Social Security Act

A foundational federal law that established many social welfare programs in the United States, including Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Distinct part unit

A section of a facility, such as a nursing home, that is physically separate and clearly identifiable but operates under the same license and management as a larger institution (like a hospital).

Rulemaking

The process by which government agencies create and issue regulations, which are rules that have the force of law, to implement or interpret existing laws.