CAPITOL ASSOCIATES, INC.
Lobbying for NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RURAL HEALTH CLINICS
Connect for Health Act - S.1261 - Fixes telehealth reimbursement for RHCs Seeking to create a reimbursement benefit for RHCs vis a vis Medicare Advantage Informing Members of Congress of the impacts of Medicaid cut proposals on RHCs H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Opposing cuts to Medicaid Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act (H.R.593) Provides tax relief for certain health professional scholarships and loan payments intended to increase availability of health care services in underserved or health professional shortage areas. Rural Health Care Access Act of 2025 (H.R.771) Removes the requirement that prevents hospitals from pursuing a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) designation if it falls within 35-miles of another CAH. Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act (H.R.1317) Under Medicare and Medicaid, this act removes various barriers to practice for several RHC professionals, including NPs, certified nurse-midwives, and advanced practice registered nurses. Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025 (H.R.2433) Requires Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Part D prior authorization decisions to be made by physicians in the same specialty as the requesting provider Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025 (H.R.2757) This bill adds audiologists as Medicare-covered providers in RHCs. Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 (S.1816) Streamlines the prior authorization process to reduce administrative burden on providers and improve access to care for seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Registered Nurses (RNs) for Rural Health Act (H.R.3878) Allows RNs at RHCs to conduct Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) and receive reimbursement from Medicare. Critical Access for Veterans Care Act (S.1868) Removes prior authorization and referral requirements for covered veterans seeking care under the Veterans Community Care Program at provider-based RHCs affiliated with CAHs. CONNECT for Health Act of 2025 (S.1261 and H.R. 4206) Includes the language necessary to achieve reimbursement parity for RHC telehealth visits. Save America's Rural Hospitals Act (H.R.3684) Includes the language necessary to achieve reimbursement parity for RHC telehealth visits.
Rural Health Clinic Workforce Initiative ~ Grant program to cover startup costs of hiring needed clinicians in RHCs
RHC staffing flexibility legislation (not yet introduced) RHC behavioral health legislation (not yet introduced) Fixing definition of rural in RHC statute (not yet introduced)