Bills · S 1390
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1390Health
Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act
INTRO APR 9· LAST ACTION APR 9
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it could significantly change the landscape of healthcare access and competition. If this bill becomes law, physician-owned hospitals, particularly in underserved rural areas, could expand their services and capacity, potentially improving access to care for local residents. This might mean shorter wait times or more specialized services available closer to home.
However, it also changes rules designed to prevent potential conflicts of interest and over-referrals, which some argue could lead to unnecessary procedures or increased healthcare costs. The bill's passage would remove a long-standing ban on expansion for physician-owned hospitals, which could spur growth in a sector that has been largely capped for years. If it doesn't pass, the current restrictions on self-referral and hospital expansion would remain in place, continuing the status quo for physician-owned facilities.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Exempts 'covered rural hospitals' from certain physician self-referral prohibitions related to increasing their capacity or the scope of services.
This makes it easier for doctors to own and refer patients to rural hospitals, potentially increasing healthcare access in these areas.
PROVISION 02
Defines a 'covered rural hospital' as one located in a rural area that meets specific criteria as of its enrollment date.
This provision clarifies which hospitals will qualify for the new exemptions and benefits under the bill.
PROVISION 03
Removes the existing prohibition that prevents many physician-owned hospitals from expanding their number of beds, operating rooms, or procedure rooms.
This allows all existing physician-owned hospitals, not just rural ones, to grow their facilities, which could lead to more services or increased competition.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 10
R· Oklahoma
YRS IN OFFICE
15
BILLS LED
78
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 10 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 9
Introduced in Senate
APR 9
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1390
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 9, 2025
Last actionApr 9, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 9, 2025
Senate BillS 1390Health
Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act
INTRODUCED APR 9, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 9, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
10
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
