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US HR3926

Community CARE Act Community Coordination And Resource Empowerment Act


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Introduced
10/03/2017
In Committee
10/06/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Community CARE Act Community Coordination And Resource Empowerment Act This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to extend funding through FY2019 for community health centers. Health centers that serve medically underserved populations may receive supplemental grant funds to increase access to primary care services.

AI Summary

This bill, the Community CARE Act or the Community Coordination And Resource Empowerment Act, amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to extend funding for community health centers through fiscal year 2019. It also allows health centers that serve medically underserved populations to receive supplemental grant funds to increase access to primary care services, including through improving care coordination, expanding telehealth, and addressing emerging public health or substance use disorder issues. The bill also makes changes to the application and approval process for new access points and expanded services at community health centers.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 10/06/2017)

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