Sen. Murray Reintroduces Legislation to Expand Primary Care Access for Women and Children
"We need to be doing everything we can to help everyone get the health care they need without worrying about cost. That's why we passed the largest expansion of health care in a decade in the American Rescue Plan, and it's why we are continuing to push for steps like this bill," said
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Research has demonstrated that higher Medicaid payment rates significantly increase appointment availability for Medicaid enrollees. Studies have also shown that, because nurse practitioners and other health professionals, such as physician assistants, are trained to and already deliver many primary care services, extending payments to these professionals could increase access to primary care, particularly in underserved areas.
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