That's why I joined with my colleague Congressman Taylor in introducing the Defend Rural Health Act. My bill safeguards federal resources intended for rural hospitals and The Defend Rural Health Act closes a loophole allowing urban hospitals to 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 the proximity to New York City. (02:07–02:22)
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Asserts that the Defend Rural Health Act aims to close a loophole that allows urban hospitals to classify as both urban and rural.
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