HR 4537
Mobile Health Clinics Act of 2019
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Bill overview
This bill, the Mobile Health Clinics Act of 2019, aims to expand access to healthcare in underserved communities by establishing a grant program within the Department of Health and Human Services. It allows hospitals and other local health facilities to partner and use funds to operate mobile health clinics, providing services like primary care, screenings, and mental health counseling. The goal is to reduce reliance on expensive emergency rooms and improve health outcomes in medically underserved areas.
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Nydia M. Velazquez
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