[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 187 (Thursday, November 21, 2019)]
[House]
[Pages H9126-H9127]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  SUPPORTING NATIONAL RURAL HEALTH DAY

  (Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. Madam Speaker, I rise today on National 
Rural Health Day to bring attention to the importance of healthcare in 
rural communities across this country and in New Hampshire.
  Far too often, there are substantial health disparities for those 
living in rural America. Our rural communities face growing and unique 
healthcare challenges exacerbated by distance and the time it takes to 
see a provider.

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  That is why I am a proud cosponsor of H.R. 4995, the Maternal Health 
Quality Improvement Act. This legislation would create rural maternal 
network grant programs and ensure maternal health providers are 
eligible for telehealth.
  This is especially impactful for Granite State families that face 
long distances and deal with extreme workforce shortages that make it 
difficult to access much-needed care. For them, having access to 
telehealth for maternal care is a real life-changer.
  We must all continue to support and lift up the innovation, quality, 
and service of rural healthcare providers and facilities.

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