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Critical Access Hospital (CAH)

A small, rural hospital that meets specific criteria to receive certain benefits, like enhanced Medicare payments, to help ensure access to healthcare in remote areas.

Social Security Act

A federal law that established many of the country's social welfare programs, including Medicare and Medicaid, which are addressed in this bill.

Fee Schedule

A list of fees used by government programs, like Medicare, to determine the maximum amount that will be paid for specific medical services or procedures.

Medicare

A federal health insurance program for people 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease.

Designation

Official recognition or classification given to a hospital, in this case, the 'Critical Access Hospital' status, which comes with specific requirements and benefits.

Enactment

The process by which a bill becomes a law, typically after passing both houses of Congress and being signed by the President.