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RURAL Healthcare Act

April 14 – April 16, 2026

Rep. Owens has introduced H.R. 8272 and H.R. 8347, known as the RURAL Healthcare Act, which seek to classify temporary medical workers as independent contractors rather than employees if they work at a single location for less than one year.

Policies

Healthcare Staffing: Independent Contractor Status for Temporary Workers

H.R. 8347

Medical Staffing: Independent Contractor Status for Temporary Doctors and Nurses

H.R. 8272

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