American Hospital Association September 11, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Sept. 11 released revised guidance regarding conditions of participation and the conversion process for eligible hospitals interested in participating in Medicare and Medicaid as a rural emergency hospital. REHs are a new provider type established by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 to address concerns about rural hospital closures. They provide emergency and outpatient medical and health services to patients that typically stay less than 24 hours.
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