Washington, Feb. 17 -- Congressman Mark Alford issued the following press release:

Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) announced that his office secured $5,229,789.12 owed to Nevada Regional Medical Center (NRMC) by the IRS. This is part of Rep. Alford's multi-prong approach to supporting rural hospitals in the Fourth District and ensuring communities have adequate access to health care.

"We're proud to have secured more than $5.2 million that was owed to Nevada Regional Medical Center by the IRS," said Congressman Alford. "Having visited almost all of the rural hospitals in the Fourth District, I know first-hand the positive impact they have on our communities. In many instances, these hospitals are the only place families can turn to...