H.R. 3573 (103rd): Community Health Improvement Act of 1993

Introduced:
Nov 19, 1993 (103rd Congress, 1993–1994)
Sponsor:
Rep. James Rowland Jr. [D-GA8]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on November 19, 1993, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Nov 19, 1993
Cosponsors
22 cosponsors (21D, 1R) (show)
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

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Full Title

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote demonstrations by States of alternative methods of delivering health care services through community health authorities.

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Last updated Nov 19, 1993.
28 pages

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11/19/1993--Introduced.
Community Health Improvement Act of 1993 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide for State operated community health authorities demonstration projects for testing the effectiveness of various innovative health care approaches in providing access to cost-effective prevention and primary care and related services for low-income residents of medically underserved areas. Amends the Public Health Service Act to: (1) authorize grants for the development of health service networks in medically underserved areas; and (2) extend the authorization of appropriations for migrant and community health centers.

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