Section 144.1465 — Finding And Purpose.

144.1465 FINDING AND PURPOSE. The legislature finds that rural hospitals are an integral part of the health care delivery system and are fundamental to the development of a sound rural economy. The legislature further finds that access to rural health care must be assured to all Minnesota residents. The rural health care system is undergoing […]

Section 144.147 — Rural Hospital Planning And Transition Grant Program.

144.147 RURAL HOSPITAL PLANNING AND TRANSITION GRANT PROGRAM. Subdivision 1. Definition. “Eligible rural hospital” means any nonfederal, general acute care hospital that: (1) is either located in a rural area, as defined in the federal Medicare regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, title 42, section 405.1041, or located in a community with a population of less […]