Washington, May 22 -- Congresswoman Janelle Bynum issued the following press release:
Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Reauthorization Act to extend the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration (RCHD) for five years.
The RCHD provides critical support to rural hospitals across the country by allowing them to test innovative hospital payment models under Medicare that boost financial stability to maintain and improve healthcare access in rural communities, keep families healthy, and support local economies. Santiam Hospital in Stayton, OR is one of the hospitals that receive funding from the RCHD.
This bill is co-led by Rep. Jared Golden (ME-02), ...