Rural Hospital Flexibility Act of 2024

This bill creates new Medicare grants to help rural hospitals convert to emergency hospitals and improve services like behavioral health care. It provides funding for State Offices of Rural Health to offer technical assistance, staff training, and support for quality improvement initiatives. The bill also establishes 5-year grants for rural health providers (including clinics and emergency departments) to adopt new care models like telehealth and integrated services. These grants require community support and must demonstrate how proposed changes will better meet local health needs.