Caring for Rural Communities
High-quality, accessible health care should be available to all, regardless of location
Caring for Rural Communities
High-quality, accessible health care should be available to all, regardless of location
About the Alliance
The Alliance for Rural Hospital Access is comprised of hospitals designated as Sole Community Hospitals (SCHs), Medicare-Dependent Hospitals (MDHs) and Rural Referral Centers (RRCs)—each of which plays a vital role in the rural health care safety net. RRCs localize sophisticated services and treat complicated cases, SCHs ensure that isolated communities have access to hospital care, and MDHs ensure that Medicare beneficiaries have access to hospital services.
These important rural providers are especially dependent on accurate and appropriate payment policies, and the Alliance for Rural Hospital Access works to make sure that SCHs, MDHs and RRCs are able to continue to provide high-quality health care to rural communities by advocating for legislative and regulatory policies that protect and enhance Medicare reimbursement to these hospitals.
Our Main Objectives
ARHA supports access to health care services in rural communities by advocating for hospitals with Sole Community Hospital, Medicare Dependent Hospital and Rural Referral Center designations under the Medicare program.
Questions? Interested in becoming a member?
We look forward to hearing from you.
Eric Zimmerman
ezimmerman@mcdermottlaw.com