To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to create a new part under such title to provide access to services for medically underserved populations not currently served by federally qualified health centers, by providing funds for a new program to allow federally qualified health centers and other qualifying entities to expand such centers' and entities' capacity and to develop additional centers.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 2, 1993)
Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to establish a part B (Health Services Access) to fund grants to federally-qualified health centers (FQHCs) and other entities for the expansion and development of primary health care service programs for medically underserved populations.
Sets forth grant eligibility criteria and the requirements grant applications must meet. Outlines limitations on the use of grant funds. Establishes priorities for the awarding of grants, with the highest priority for those FQHCs and other entities proposing to expand operations to serve medically underserved populations with the highest degree of unmet need in the most efficient manner. Requires entities receiving program funds to return excess revenues to the Secretary. Requires termination of grants to entities failing to meet certain requirements.
Directs the Secretary to study and report to the Congress on the relationship between community health centers and hospitals in providing such services. Authorizes appropriations.
What just happenedFeb 24, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 2, 1993
- Feb 24, 1993CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Feb 2, 1993IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Feb 2, 1993IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 2, 1993IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House