Reps. Capps, Terry Aim to Increase Health Care Access through Nurse-Managed Clinics
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Jun 11, 2009 | Policy Watch
Reps. Capps, Terry Aim to Increase Health Care Access through Nurse-Managed Clinics
Source: house.gov
On June 8, 2009, Congresswoman Lois Capps (CA-23) and Congressman Lee Terry (NE-02) introduced legislation aimed at improving access to quality health care and reducing health disparities. The Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Investment Act of 2009 would support Nurse-Managed Health Clinics (NMHCs) in providing comprehensive and accessible primary healthcare and wellness services to vulnerable populations in America’s medically underserved communities. The services provided by these clinics help reduce the level of health disparities experienced by these vulnerable populations while helping to train the next generation of nurse professionals. Companion legislation was introduced by Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI) on May 20, 2009.
