H.R. 5134 · 109th Congress
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, and for other purposes.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jo Ann Emerson
- Introduced
- 2006-04-06
- Latest action
- 2006-04-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Amends the Public Health Service Act to: (1) include physical therapy within the definition of "primary health services;" and (2) make physical therapists eligible for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (to assure an adequate supply of physical therapists among other health professionals).