H.R. 7145 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a definition of essential health system in statute and for other related purposes.

H.R. 7145 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a definition of essential health system in statute and for other related purposes. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this legislation is to create a clear definition of what constitutes an "essential health system" within the framework of the Social Security Act. This aims to ensure that certain hospitals, which provide significant care to low-income patients, receive appropriate recognition and support. Key provisions of the legislation include the establishment of specific criteria that hospitals must meet to be designated as essential health systems. These criteria focus on the hospital's service to Medicaid and low-income patients.