Training programs to improve care and treatment of menopausal symptoms

Part D of title VII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 294 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 757 (42 U.S.C. 294f) the following: 758. Training programs to improve care and treatment of menopausal symptoms (a) Grants To train health professionals (1) In general The Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities for the purpose described in paragraph (2). (2) Use of funds A grant awarded under this subsection shall be used to develop, establish, or expand training programs (including accredited residency programs, fellowships, or other related clinical training) for physicians, dentists, registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, other health care providers, and students and trainees to improve care, treatment, or management services for perimenopause, menopausal symptoms, and related chronic conditions affecting women in mid-life. (3) Eligibility To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an entity shall— (A) be— (i) an accredited school of medicine or osteopathic medicine; (ii) an accredited school of dental medicine; (iii) an accredited school of nursing; (iv) an accredited school of pharmacy; (v) an accredited public or nonprofit private hospital; (vi) an accredited medical or dental residency program; (vii) an accredited advanced practice registered nurse residency program; or (viii) a related training program for clinicians, allied health professionals, or social workers that interface with affected populations, which may include hospitals and research institutions, as determined by the Secretary; and (B) submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (b) Training opportunities The Secretary shall expand outreach activities to support and expand training programs, fellowships, and other opportunities for students, faculty, and trainees (including continuing medical education) or establish new training opportunities to address barriers to access to— (1) primary and specialty care services to support mid-life women’s health; and (2) early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and care services for perimenopause, menopausal symptoms, and related chronic conditions. (c) Coordination In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall coordinate with existing awareness, education, and outreach programs and activities of the Department of Health and Human Services. (d) Authorization of appropriations To carry out this section there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031..