H.R. 2493: Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill, titled the Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025, seeks to reauthorize and amend various programs that support rural health care services. The main components of the bill can be summarized as follows:

1. Rural Health Care Services Outreach Grants

The bill proposes amendments to existing outreach grant programs aimed at enhancing health care services in rural areas. Key provisions include:

• Use of Funds: Grants awarded must prioritize the healthcare needs of underserved rural populations in the local community or region. Additionally, these grants should ensure that these populations are actively involved in developing and operating health care projects funded by the grants.

2. Rural Health Network Development Grants

Similar to the outreach grants, the bill also modifies provisions for rural health network development grants. Important aspects include:

• Use of Funds: Grants in this category must aim to improve access to quality health care services through coordinated health care networks for underserved rural populations. In addition, these populations should be engaged in the planning and implementation of these health networks.

3. Reauthorization of Funding

The bill reauthorizes these programs through a change to existing law, extending the funding period. Specifically, it changes the funding authorization timeframe from 2021 through 2025 to 2026 through 2030.

Impact on Local Communities

The overall goal of the legislation is to enhance the planning, delivery, and quality of health care in rural areas, particularly for underserved populations. By securing funding and ensuring local involvement, the legislation seeks to strengthen health care resources in communities that may lack adequate services.

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