Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2019

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Bill Number

HR 2802

Introduced

May 16, 2019

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

Topics

Education programs funding Health Health care coverage and access Health personnel Health programs administration and funding Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care Medical education Student aid and college costs

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Summary

Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2019

This bill makes the provision of physical therapy services a profession eligible for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program. The NHSC Loan Repayment Program assists specified health care professionals to repay eligible student loans in exchange for providing services in areas with limited access to health care.

Actions

May 17, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 16, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 16, 2019

Introduced in House

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