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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
Ron Kind

Ron Kind

Democratic Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (1)
Walter B. Jones (Republican)

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.
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Apr 27, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-968
Introduced in Senate
Nov 2, 2017
Introduced in House
Nov 2, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 27, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-968
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 2, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • November 2, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • November 3, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 115-968: A bill 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.
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.
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Timeline
Apr 27, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-968
Introduced in Senate
Nov 2, 2017
Introduced in House
Nov 2, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 27, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-968
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 2, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • November 2, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • November 3, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Ron Kind

Ron Kind

Democratic Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (1)
Walter B. Jones (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 115-968: A bill 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.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Department of Veterans AffairsHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelMedical educationStudent aid and college costsVeterans' medical care