TEXAS ORGANIZATION OF RURAL & COMMUNITY HOSPITALS
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Priority State and Federal Issues for Texas Rural Hospitals
  • Medicaid Payments to Rural Hospitals – Realize the intent of state statute (SB170) that requires cost-based reimbursement to rural hospitals in Medicaid (traditional and managed care, inpatient and outpatient)
  • Obstetrics – Increase targeted Medicaid rate enhancement for deliveries at rural hospitals
  • Workforce – Increase appropriation and annual payment amounts for health care professional loan repayment programs based on health professional shortage area score
  • Behavioral Health – Increase state funding to ensure timely and appropriate access to inpatient and outpatient, community-based services and supports for Texans with a behavioral health diagnosis
  • Trauma – Maintain consistent funding for the state’s trauma care network and allow flexibility for low volume (level 4) centers specific to trauma coordinator staffing
  • Telehealth – Support the implementation of Medicaid telehealth legislation (HB4) from prior session
  • Broadband – Ensure new funding and office are making progress in the most geographically isolated areas of Texas

Click here for a one-page handout of TORCH's legislative priorities.
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  • Who We Are
    • Our Story
    • Mission and Values
    • Bylaws
    • Board of Directors
    • Membership Directory
    • Our Team
    • Contact Us
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Webinar Programs
    • Past Events
  • Services
    • Account Payments
    • TORCH Insurance Program
    • IT Services
    • Publications
    • Group Purchasing
    • Available Grants
    • Maps
    • Salary Survey
    • Legal Corner
    • Policy Bank
    • Group Power Purchase Program (Electricity)
    • Networking Forums
    • Career
  • Vendors
    • Endorsed Partners
    • Corporate Members
    • Advertising Media Kit