H.R. 5134 — 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.

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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).

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2006-04-06
Introduced in House
2006-04-06
Introduced in House
2006-04-06
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2006-04-19
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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.

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