Rapid Testing for Communities Act of 2020 This bill establishes a grant program for hospitals, primary care facilities, and other health care providers to purchase equipment and related materials to increase access to same-day diagnostic testing in point-of-care settings. In awarding these grants, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must prioritize recipients that provide services to medically underserved populations in rural areas.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Health
Health care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsRural conditions and developmentState and local government operations
Rapid Testing for Communities Act of 2020
USA116th CongressHR-7026| House
| Updated: 5/27/2020
Rapid Testing for Communities Act of 2020 This bill establishes a grant program for hospitals, primary care facilities, and other health care providers to purchase equipment and related materials to increase access to same-day diagnostic testing in point-of-care settings. In awarding these grants, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must prioritize recipients that provide services to medically underserved populations in rural areas.
Health care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsRural conditions and developmentState and local government operations