Sec. 615. Office of primary health care
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There is established within the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality an Office of Primary Health Care, responsible for coordinating with the Secretary, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and other offices in the Department as necessary, in order to— coordinate health professional education policies and goals, in consultation with the Secretary to achieve the national goals specified in subsection (b); develop and maintain a system to monitor the number and specialties of individuals through their health professional education, any postgraduate training, and professional practice; develop, coordinate, and promote policies that expand the number of primary care practitioners, registered nurses, midlevel practitioners, and dentists; recommend the appropriate training, technical assistance, and patient protection enhancements of primary care health professionals, including registered nurses, to achieve uniform high quality and patient safety; and consult with the Secretary on the allocation of the special projects budget under section 601(a)(2)(C).
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Office of Primary Health Care shall set forth national goals to increase access to high quality primary health care, particularly in underserved areas and for underserved populations. Nothing in this— section shall be construed to preempt any provision of State law establishing practice standards or guidelines for health care professionals, including professional licensing or practice laws or regulations; and Act shall be construed to require that any State impose additional educational standards or guidelines for health care professionals.