[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 104 (Tuesday, August 2, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: August 2, 1994]
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                 RURAL HEALTH AND THE HOUSE HEALTH BILL

  (Mr. DERRICK asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. DERRICK. Mr. Speaker, historically, rural areas in America have 
suffered from inadequate health care--a lack of doctors and facilities. 
A rural doctor in my district estimates that 64 percent of his patients 
are on Medicare or Medicaid. He has found it impossible to attract new 
doctors and other health providers to the area--they go to more 
profitable locales.
  The House health care bill intends to meet the needs of rural areas 
by correcting these problems.
  As the chart shows, the House health bill expands and integrates 
existing rural health care facilities, providing more doctors, nurses, 
and other professionals to strengthen care centers.
  It makes available substantial funding for expansion of health care 
facilities and it supports the development of managed care plans.
  Finally, it encourages care providers to come to undeserved areas by 
increasing Medicare bonus payments and making rural health 
professionals eligible for substantial tax credits.
  Support the House bill and remedy what ails rural health care.

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