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Introduced
05/21/2018
05/21/2018
In Committee
05/21/2018
05/21/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act
AI Summary
This bill aims to develop the next generation of geriatric scientists and innovators, improving health outcomes and care delivery for older adults. It reauthorizes two federally funded initiatives - the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) and the Geriatrics Academic Career Award (GACA) - to create a workforce capable of providing complex, high-quality care that improves health outcomes and saves resources for the growing and diverse aging population. The bill seeks to transform clinical training environments, develop interprofessional providers, create community-based programs, and provide education on Alzheimer's and related dementias. It also establishes the GACA program to promote the career development of eligible individuals as academic geriatricians or other academic geriatrics health professionals.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2795) (on 05/21/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2888/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2888/BILLS-115s2888is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2888/BILLS-115s2888is.pdf.pdf |
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