To amend the Public Health Service Act to prioritize the treatment of veterans with traumatic brain injuries through the National Health Service Corps, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 17, 2015)
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to revise the priorities the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) uses in assigning National Health Service Corps (NHSC) members to health professional shortage areas and awarding contracts under the NHSC Loan Repayment Program. Specifically, HHS must prioritize: (1) assignment of members to areas with a high number of veterans with ailments resulting from traumatic brain injuries, and (2) awarding contracts to health professionals receiving training or trained in addressing post-traumatic stress disorder.
What just happenedNov 20, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 17, 2015
- Nov 20, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Nov 17, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Nov 17, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 17, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House