AHA supports bill expanding veteran access to CAHs, rural health clinics
The AHA Dec. 9 expressed support for the Critical Access for Veterans Care Act (S. 1868), legislation that would expand veteran access to critical access hospitals and rural health clinics. The bill would also reimburse CAHs for treating veterans at the same rates as other patients, mimicking Medicare’s cost-based reimbursement. In addition, the bill would remove prior authorization requirements and allow referrals from CAHs and rural health clinics to other local providers.
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