SEC. 432. OFFICE OF RURAL HEALTH POLICY IMPROVEMENTS.
Section 711(b) (42 U.S.C. 912(b)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (3), by striking `and' after the comma at the
end;
(2) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting `,
and'; and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph:
`(5) administer grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts to provide technical
assistance and other activities as necessary to support activities related
to improving health care in rural areas.'.
