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Rural America Health Corps Act
12/15/2023, 3:55 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1711
The Rural America Health Corps Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 1711, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the shortage of healthcare professionals in rural areas. The bill proposes the establishment of a program called the Rural America Health Corps, which would recruit and train healthcare professionals to serve in underserved rural communities.
Under the provisions of the bill, the Rural America Health Corps would provide scholarships and loan repayment assistance to individuals pursuing careers in healthcare fields such as nursing, medicine, and mental health counseling. In exchange for receiving financial assistance, participants in the program would be required to commit to serving in rural areas for a specified period of time.
The bill also includes provisions for expanding telehealth services in rural communities, improving access to healthcare facilities, and increasing funding for rural health programs. Additionally, the bill seeks to address other barriers to healthcare access in rural areas, such as transportation and infrastructure challenges. Overall, the Rural America Health Corps Act aims to improve healthcare access and outcomes in rural communities by incentivizing healthcare professionals to work in these underserved areas. The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being considered for passage.
Under the provisions of the bill, the Rural America Health Corps would provide scholarships and loan repayment assistance to individuals pursuing careers in healthcare fields such as nursing, medicine, and mental health counseling. In exchange for receiving financial assistance, participants in the program would be required to commit to serving in rural areas for a specified period of time.
The bill also includes provisions for expanding telehealth services in rural communities, improving access to healthcare facilities, and increasing funding for rural health programs. Additionally, the bill seeks to address other barriers to healthcare access in rural areas, such as transportation and infrastructure challenges. Overall, the Rural America Health Corps Act aims to improve healthcare access and outcomes in rural communities by incentivizing healthcare professionals to work in these underserved areas. The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being considered for passage.
Current Status of Bill HR 1711
Bill HR 1711 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 22, 2023. Bill HR 1711 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 22, 2023. Bill HR 1711's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of March 31, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1711
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1711
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Government lending and loan guarantees
- Health care coverage and access
- Health personnel
- Higher education
- Medical education
- Rural conditions and development
- Student aid and college costs
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1711
Rural America Health Corps Act
Rural America Health Corps Act
To establish a demonstration program to provide payments on eligible loans for individuals who are eligible for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program.
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