Expressing the sense of the Congress that rural health care should be addressed in any Federal health care legislation.
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 23, 1993)
Expresses the sense of the Congress that any legislation enacted to reform the health care delivery system of the United States should: (1) ensure that the unique needs of rural residents are addressed and solved, that people who live in rural areas receive the same quality health care as others, and that rural health care services are coordinated effectively with existing systems and programs of medical, income, residential, and social support at the Federal, State, and local levels; (2) increase funding for programs that train health care professionals for rural practice and provide incentives for them to practice in rural areas, increase coordination among transportation programs, and increase funding to rural transit programs and to emergency medical services; and (3) encourage telecommunications consortia and other measures to ensure rural access to emerging medical technologies.
What just happenedJul 14, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5665)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 23, 1993
- Jul 14, 1994IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5665)
- Apr 14, 1993CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Mar 23, 1993IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 23, 1993IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1533-1534)
- Mar 23, 1993IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 23, 1993IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House