SCHUMER: ALICE HYDE MEDICAL CENTER RECEIVES CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL DESIGNATION FROM CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES TO MAINTAIN ESSENTIAL CARE FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITIES

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"I am thrilled to announce that Alice Hyde Medical Center has received Critical Access Hospital (CAH) designation, the result of relentless advocacy to secure essential healthcare services for communities across Franklin County. This designation is a game-changer for Alice Hyde, providing enhanced reimbursement rates that will fortify its financial resilience amid the current challenges facing rural health care organizations. That's why I fought so hard last year to reverse CMS's ill-fated rules change and fought tooth and nail for the CAH program -- safeguarding the lifeline of critical medical procedures and lifesaving care for Malone residents. This victory for Alice Hyde underscores the importance of advocating for our rural hospitals in Franklin County and across New York State, ensuring they receive the support they need to thrive for generations to come."

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