Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2018

Bill 115 hr 6317, also known as the Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2018, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve access to primary care services for individuals across the country.

The bill aims to achieve this goal by implementing several key provisions. One of the main provisions of the bill is the expansion of telehealth services for primary care. This would allow individuals to receive primary care services remotely, through the use of technology such as video conferencing. This would be particularly beneficial for individuals in rural or underserved areas who may have limited access to primary care providers.

Additionally, the bill seeks to increase funding for primary care training programs, in order to ensure that there are enough primary care providers to meet the needs of the population. This would involve providing grants to medical schools and other institutions to support the training of primary care providers. Overall, the Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2018 aims to address the growing need for primary care services in the US by expanding access to care and increasing the number of primary care providers. This bill has the potential to improve the health and well-being of individuals across the country by ensuring that they have access to the primary care services they need.