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Public Health Service Act

The main federal law that authorizes a wide range of public health activities in the United States, including funding for health services, research, and prevention programs.

Secretary (of Health and Human Services)

The head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), who is responsible for directing federal health policies and programs.

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

An agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that improves health care access for people who are geographically isolated, economically or medically vulnerable.

Office of Rural Health Policy

A specific office within HRSA that advises on policy affecting rural hospitals and health care, and helps to improve health care for rural residents.

Rural hospital

A hospital located in a sparsely populated area, specifically defined by this bill as being at least 15 miles from another hospital and 20 miles from an urbanized area.

Authorization of Appropriations

A legislative act that permits money to be spent on a specific program or purpose, but does not actually provide the money. A separate appropriation bill is needed to actually provide the funds.