JOSEPH J. HECK 132 Camon Hous Or ee Bute $0 Da Neon Wovaron, DOSS eon asses ownmtee on Congress of the United States sorasounemyon sae Bouse of Representatives “Splesa spjewionasones sonalriee Washington, BE 20515-2803 February 10,2015 Dear Ms, Meredith ‘Thank you for contacting me with your support for HR. 702, the Access to Frontline Health Care Act. Asa doctor. share your strong concem forthe health and well-being of Nevadans, and Lappreciate hearing tom you on this important issue. Asaphysisian, Iuadertand the need to encourage health core professionals to provide care in medically nedarverved areas. However the high cosis assceiated with medical education and the resulting student loan debts often give new health care ‘providerstno other option thaa to seek a career in larger cities where they can receive higher compensation for their services. I agree that we should encourage doctors, surses, physical therapists, and other health care professionalsto serve patients in rural andunderserved areas Asyou know, HR. 702 was introduced by Representative Bruce Braley (A-1) on February 14,2013. This ill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a loan repay meat prozram i exchenge for health professionals ‘providing foatline health care sevice for yearsin a designated, underserved area H.R. 702 was seferred to the House Comittee on Energy and Commerce where it ewrently awaits firther action. Though I do not serve oa this committee, please be assured that [share yous concoras for providing hecltia ear for Nevadaas in sural aud uaderserved areas end will remember your comments should HR. 702 be considered by the fil House of Representatives. Again, Iappreciste your thoughts and concems and thank you forcontacting me. itis an honerto serve you in Congress. Your suggestions ate alivays welcome, and iferer Tmay be of assistance, please do nat hesitate to contact me Sincerely, DR JOE HECK Membor of Congross