An Act relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a grant program to support primary care physicians and dentists who work at community health centers. The program will offer loan repayment assistance to incentivize healthcare professionals to practice in underserved areas. The Department of Public Health will administer the grant program, aiming to increase the availability of primary care services within community health centers.
Key provisions
- Creates a grant program for primary care physicians and dentists.
- Provides loan repayment assistance to eligible healthcare professionals.
- Focuses on supporting healthcare professionals working at community health centers.
- The Department of Public Health will oversee the grant program.
- The program aims to address workforce shortages in primary care.
- Eligible healthcare professionals must work in designated underserved areas.
Who is affected
- Primary care physicians
- Dentists
- Community health centers
- Patients in underserved areas
- Healthcare professionals
Notable changes
- Establishes a new grant program specifically for primary care professionals.
- Provides financial incentives to encourage practice in community health centers.
- Expands access to primary care services in underserved communities.
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Sponsors
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17 on record
Primary sponsor
Thomas M. Stanley
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
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