Veterans Access to Care Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 2, 2017)
Veterans Access to Care Act
This bill automatically designates medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as health professional shortage areas, therefore allowing primary care providers at VA hopsitals to participate in the National Health Service Corps program and receive scholarships or loan repayment.
Individuals may not participate in both the VA's Health Professionals Education Assistance Program and the National Health Service Corps program.
The Department of Health and Human Services, in carrying out the National Health Service Corps program, must consult with the VA regarding health professional shortage areas that are VA medical facilities.
What just happenedNov 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 2, 2017
- Nov 3, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Nov 2, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Nov 2, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 2, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House