HR 3890
Physician Assistant Education Public Health Initiatives Act of 2021
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Bill overview
This bill, the Physician Assistant Education Public Health Initiatives Act of 2021, aims to improve physician assistant (PA) education and training by providing grants to healthcare programs. It will fund initiatives to expand clinical training opportunities at underserved sites, particularly in rural areas and in areas focusing on pediatrics, women’s health, and behavioral health. The bill also supports the development of telehealth curricula and research into innovative approaches to PA education, such as utilizing simulation to address training site shortages.
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Karen Bass
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