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Strengthening Community Care Act of 2023
3/7/2024, 8:15 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2559
Bill 118 hr 2559, also known as the Strengthening Community Care Act of 2023, aims to improve access to and quality of community-based healthcare services in the United States. The bill focuses on enhancing care for individuals with chronic conditions and disabilities, as well as promoting preventive care and wellness initiatives.
Key provisions of the bill include increasing funding for community health centers, expanding telehealth services in underserved areas, and supporting training programs for healthcare providers in community settings. Additionally, the bill seeks to improve coordination between healthcare providers and social service agencies to better address the holistic needs of patients.
The Strengthening Community Care Act of 2023 also includes measures to address disparities in healthcare access and outcomes, particularly for marginalized communities. This includes funding for initiatives to reduce barriers to care, such as transportation and language services, as well as efforts to address social determinants of health, such as housing and food insecurity. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen the foundation of community-based healthcare in the United States, with a focus on improving access, quality, and equity in care delivery. It represents a bipartisan effort to address the evolving healthcare needs of the population and promote better health outcomes for all Americans.
Key provisions of the bill include increasing funding for community health centers, expanding telehealth services in underserved areas, and supporting training programs for healthcare providers in community settings. Additionally, the bill seeks to improve coordination between healthcare providers and social service agencies to better address the holistic needs of patients.
The Strengthening Community Care Act of 2023 also includes measures to address disparities in healthcare access and outcomes, particularly for marginalized communities. This includes funding for initiatives to reduce barriers to care, such as transportation and language services, as well as efforts to address social determinants of health, such as housing and food insecurity. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen the foundation of community-based healthcare in the United States, with a focus on improving access, quality, and equity in care delivery. It represents a bipartisan effort to address the evolving healthcare needs of the population and promote better health outcomes for all Americans.
Congressional Summary of HR 2559
Strengthening Community Care Act of 2023
This bill extends funding through FY2028 for the Community Health Center Fund (CHCF) and the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Fund.
The CHCF supports grants for outpatient health care facilities that provide care to medically underserved populations; the NHSC Fund supports the provision of scholarships and student loan repayment awards to health care providers who agree to work in areas with health care provider shortages.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2559
Bill HR 2559 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 10, 2023. Bill HR 2559 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 10, 2023. Bill HR 2559's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of April 21, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2559
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
28Democrat Cosponsors
20Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2559
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2559
Strengthening Community Care Act of 2023
Strengthening Community Care Act of 2023
To extend funding for community health centers and the National Health Service Corps, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2559
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