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Sources of Federal Funding for Health Care Facilities: Frequently Asked Questions

Description
Provides an overview of how the federal government supports healthcare facilities, with a focus on hospitals. Discusses how Medicare and Medicaid pay acute care hospitals and for services rendered to beneficiaries and enrollees, as well as other payments these programs make. Identifies federal grants, loans, and technical assistance programs that can support health facilities. Describes how federal agencies, including the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), have supported healthcare facilities during emergencies.
Date
06/2024
Type
Document
Organization
Congressional Research Service
Tagged as
Capital funding · Funding · Healthcare facilities · Hospitals · Medicaid · Medicare · Policy · Reimbursement and payment models

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