H.R. 6596 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the eligibility for the rural emergency hospital designation under the Medicare program.

H.R. 6596 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the eligibility for the rural emergency hospital designation under the Medicare program. | JustPolicyThe main purpose of this legislation is to modify the eligibility criteria for rural emergency hospitals under the Medicare program. The goal is to ensure that more healthcare facilities in rural areas can qualify for this designation, which can help improve access to emergency medical services for residents in those regions. Key provisions of the legislation include changes to the eligibility requirements for rural emergency hospital designation. It allows facilities that were previously classified as off-campus outpatient departments of hospitals to qualify if they meet certain conditions.