The bill, Health IT Modernization for Underserved Communities Act of 2011, was filed by Representatives Karen Bass (D-Calif.) and Lee Terry (R-Neb.). The bill would benefit patients in medically underserved communities because PAs are often the sole healthcare providers in these areas, according to the release.
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