Issue Position: Healthcare

Issue Position

We must take drastic steps to preserve healthcare for rural Americans. Every year, more and more rural hospitals close or eliminate basis services like labor and delivery. This puts every East Texan living in a rural area at risk in the event of a serious health incident.

Congress must mandate higher Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rates paid by states to rural hospitals. Congress must make available more grant and pass-through funding to help rural hospitals keep their doors open and provide key services to rural populations.

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