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Community Health Care Reauthorization Act

12/7/2023, 5:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 2308

Bill 118 s 2308, also known as the Community Health Care Reauthorization Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to reauthorize funding for community health centers across the country. These health centers provide essential medical services to underserved populations, including low-income individuals, rural communities, and minority groups.

The bill aims to continue funding these health centers for the next several years, ensuring that they can continue to provide vital healthcare services to those in need. This includes services such as primary care, dental care, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment.

In addition to reauthorizing funding for community health centers, the bill also includes provisions to improve the quality of care provided at these centers. This includes measures to increase access to telehealth services, improve coordination of care between different healthcare providers, and enhance the use of electronic health records. Overall, the Community Health Care Reauthorization Act is an important piece of legislation that aims to ensure that underserved populations have access to the healthcare services they need. By reauthorizing funding for community health centers and implementing measures to improve the quality of care provided, this bill has the potential to positively impact the health and well-being of millions of Americans.

Current Status of Bill S 2308

Bill S 2308 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 13, 2023. Bill S 2308 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 13, 2023.  Bill S 2308's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 13, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2308

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2308

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2308

Community Health Care Reauthorization Act
Community Health Care Reauthorization Act
A bill to extend funding for teaching health centers that operate GME programs, community health centers, and the National Health Service Corps.

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