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H.R. 3725

Area Health Education Centers Enhancement Act of 1989

Area Health Education Centers Enhancement Act of 1989 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study concerning the area health education center program, including the clinical clerkship program, continuing education in rural areas, and recruitment and retention efforts relating to medically underserved areas. Authorizes appropriations.

Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary to extend the contract of a health education and training center for not more than a six-year period if it is designated by the Secretary as disadvantaged due to factors beyond the control of the center.

Increases the authorization of appropriations for area health education centers for FY 1991.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Rep. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME-2](R-ME)Sponsor
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    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
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    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House