Becker's Healthcare May 6, 2022
The American Hospital Association is asking U.S. senators to boost rural health program funding by $43 million next year.
The group said in a May 4 letter to Senate lawmakers that the programs support behavioral health, substance use and workforce training in rural communities. The funding is needed to ensure these programs remain available.
The group also asked Congress to remove the ban on federal funding to create a nationwide unique patient identifier. A unique patient...