House Passes Reauthorization
of NHSC, CHCs
October 4, 2002-The House of Representatives Oct.
1 approved by voice vote legislation (H.R.
3450) to reauthorize the National Health Service Corps
(NHSC) and Community Health Centers (CHC) programs. H.R. 3450
also provides statutory authority for the Health Communities
Access Program (CAP). The Senate passed similar legislation
(S.
1533) in April.
Specifically, both the NHSC and CHC programs are authorized
through FY 2006. Major changes to the programs include the
expansion of the NHSC to include behavioral and mental health
providers, and for the CHCs to expand the list of provided
cancer screenings. The Health Communities Access Program would
provide grants for the purpose of carrying out demonstration
projects to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and coordination
of services for uninsured and underinsured individuals.
Information:
Jonathan Fishburn, Director, Research, Education and Veterans' Legislative Affairs
AAMC Office of Governmental Relations
jfishburn@aamc.org
(202) 828-0525
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