Manchin, Capito, Miller, Caraveo Introduce the Preserving Emergency Access in Key Sites Act

Office of Senator Joe Manchin

Apr 10, 2024

Announces proposed bipartisan legislation modifying regulations for Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in mountainous areas. Legislation would allow ambulatory services with enhanced Medicare payments as well as protecting CAH designation when a new facility is constructed within 15 miles.

Access · Critical Access Hospitals · Emergency medical services · Frontier and remote areas · Legislation and regulations · Reimbursement and payment models