Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act

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S 2888

Introduced

May 21, 2018

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on mea ...

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Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act

This bill reauthorizes through FY2023 and revises several programs relating to geriatric care training and workforce development, including a Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program to support the development of a health care workforce that integrates geriatrics with primary care and other appropriate specialties.

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May 21, 2018

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2795)
May 21, 2018

Introduced in Senate

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