An Act relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a grant program to support the development of the primary care workforce and provide loan repayment assistance to healthcare professionals working at community health centers. The program aims to increase the number of primary care providers serving underserved communities in Massachusetts. It will provide funding to community health centers to recruit and retain primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants through loan repayment grants.
Key provisions
- Creates a grant program for community health centers.
- Provides loan repayment assistance to primary care providers.
- Focuses on recruiting and retaining healthcare professionals in primary care.
- Targets underserved communities in Massachusetts.
- Supports physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
- Funded through the Health Care Financing division.
- Established through a petition and bill sponsored by multiple legislators.
Who is affected
- Community Health Centers
- Primary Care Physicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Residents of underserved communities in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Establishes a dedicated funding stream for primary care workforce development.
- Offers loan repayment as an incentive for healthcare professionals to work in community health centers.
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10 on record
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Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
James K. Hawkins
Joanne M. Comerford
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