An Act establishing a community health center nurse practitioner residency program
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a residency program specifically for nurse practitioners to work at community health centers in Massachusetts. The goal is to attract and retain nurse practitioners in these centers, which often serve underserved populations. The program aims to bolster the primary care workforce and improve access to healthcare services within the community health center network. It builds upon existing efforts to support community health centers.
Key provisions
- Establishes a nurse practitioner residency program.
- Focuses on recruiting and retaining nurse practitioners.
- Targets community health centers in Massachusetts.
- Aims to improve access to primary care services.
- Supports workforce development within the healthcare sector.
Who is affected
- Nurse Practitioners
- Community Health Centers
- Patients in Massachusetts
- Healthcare Providers
- Health Care Financing
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16 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
David T. Vieira
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