42 USC 254c-1a - Grants to nurse-managed health clinics

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 254c–1a.

Grants to nurse-managed health clinics

(a)

Definitions

(1)

Comprehensive primary health care services

(2)

Nurse-managed health clinic

(b)

Authority to award grants

(c)

Applications

To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an entity shall—

(1)

be an NMHC; and

(2)

submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing—

(A)

assurances that nurses are the major providers of services at the NMHC and that at least 1 advanced practice nurse holds an executive management position within the organizational structure of the NMHC;

(B)

an assurance that the NMHC will continue providing comprehensive primary health care services or wellness services without regard to income or insurance status of the patient for the duration of the grant period; and

(C)

an assurance that, not later than 90 days of receiving a grant under this section, the NMHC will establish a community advisory committee, for which a majority of the members shall be individuals who are served by the NMHC.

(d)

Grant amount

The amount of any grant made under this section for any fiscal year shall be determined by the Secretary, taking into account—

(1)

the financial need of the NMHC, considering State, local, and other operational funding provided to the NMHC; and

(2)

other factors, as the Secretary determines appropriate.

(e)

Authorization of appropriations

(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, § 330A–1, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title V, § 5208(b), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 613.)

cite as: 42 USC 254c-1a