Transforming Healthcare into an Economic Driver
Health Care Provider Incentive Law Title 22 V.I.C.
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- Make incentives available to entities who want to come here to offer medical services.
- Expand incentives to facilities that provide 24-hour pediatric care, mental health care, assisted living, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers.
- Increase the scope of incentives to attract specialists in fields such as oncology, geriatrics, and behavioral health to St. Croix. This could include grants for setting up private practices or bonuses for high-demand specializations.
Telemedicine and Healthcare Access Law Title 19 V.I.C.
1.Enhance telemedicine laws to allow higher reimbursement rates for healthcare providers offering remote services. This will improve access to care for residents in remote or underserved areas.
- Enact the Medical Tourism Act:
Position St. Croix as a healthcare destination by offering tax credits to international patients and creating incentives for foreign medical professionals to practice on the island.