To amend the Public Health Service Act to designate certain medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs as health professional shortage areas, and for other purposes.
Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
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.
Department of Veterans AffairsHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelMedical educationStudent aid and college costsVeterans' medical care
To amend the Public Health Service Act to designate certain medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs as health professional shortage areas, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-4226| House
| Updated: 11/3/2017
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.
Department of Veterans AffairsHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelMedical educationStudent aid and college costsVeterans' medical care