Establishes procedures for detailing Public Health Service officers to underserved communities.
The PHS ACCESS Act amends the Public Health Service Act to establish procedures for detailing Public Health Service officers to underserved communities. The Secretary of Health and Human Services may detail officers to serve with Indian tribes, tribal organizations, or Urban Indian organizations. The bill also requires the Secretary to develop objective criteria for determining whether to grant appointees constructive credit for length of service, with preference given to those serving in rural or remote areas, specialists in areas with workforce shortages, and areas with significant access.
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