It closes the long standing loophole that has allowed large urban hospitals to to simultaneously classify as both urban and rural, enabling them to improperly access benefits reserved for rural providers. Dr. Donnelly, I understand that Eight of New York Presbyterian hospital campuses are classified as rural despite proximity to New York City. Can you explain this to me? I mean, do you think New York Presbyterian is a rural hospital? First of all, thank you very much for your advocacy of rural healthcare. (02:21–02:32)
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Asserts that eight New York Presbyterian hospital campuses are classified as rural despite being near New York City.
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