US HB7496

Secretary of HHS must designate Health Investment Zones within 2 years of enactment, targeting contiguous geographic areas with documented health disparities including average income below 150% of the federal poverty line, lower life expectancy, or health professional shortage area designation

Creates tax incentives including a Work Opportunity Credit for employers hiring qualified Health Investment Zone workers and a 30% tax credit for workers on wages earned for qualified Health Investment Zone work

Authorizes grants to community-based nonprofits or local governments, including subgrants up to $5,000,000 (or 50% of costs) to health care practitioners for facility improvements, equipment, mobile clinics, and other innovative health strategies

Establishes student loan repayment program for eligible practitioners, providing up to $10,000 per year (maximum $100,000 total) for up to 10 years of service in a Health Investment Zone

Increases Medicare Part B payments for services in designated zones: 10% bonus for all items/services, additional 5% at freestanding clinics or FQHCs, and additional 10% for preventive services including wellness visits and cancer screenings; designations remain in effect for 10 years