Save our Safety-Net Hospitals Act of 2025

Overview: HR 5064, the Save our Safety-Net Hospitals Act of 2025, was introduced in the House on August 29, 2025.

Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to provide financial assistance and support to safety-net hospitals, which are healthcare facilities that serve a disproportionate number of low-income, uninsured, and Medicaid patients.

Key Provisions:
- Establishes a grant program to provide funding to eligible safety-net hospitals for the purpose of maintaining and improving their services
- Increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for safety-net hospitals to better reflect the cost of providing care to their patient populations
- Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on the financial challenges facing safety-net hospitals and make recommendations for additional support

Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would directly impact safety-net hospitals and the communities they serve, particularly low-income and underserved populations who rely on these healthcare facilities. It is intended to help ensure the financial viability and continued operation of these critical healthcare providers.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been introduced in the House and is currently awaiting further action, such as referral to a committee for consideration.