This legislation proposes to expand the 340B drug discount program by including rural emergency hospitals as eligible covered entities. The primary goal is to provide these critical healthcare facilities in underserved areas with access to discounted outpatient prescription drugs, thereby supporting their financial stability and ability to serve their communities. To qualify, a rural emergency hospital must be either owned or operated by a state or local government, or be a public or private non-profit corporation with formally granted governmental powers. Additionally, a private non-profit rural emergency hospital can be eligible if it holds a contract with a state or local government to deliver healthcare services to low-income individuals who are not covered by Medicare or Medicaid. This measure aims to improve access to affordable medications for vulnerable populations in rural settings.