S 891
An Act relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers
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Bill overview
This bill proposed to create 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 goal was to increase the number of primary care providers serving underserved communities in Massachusetts. The program would have offered financial incentives to encourage medical students and residents to pursue careers in primary care, particularly within these vital community health centers. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass.
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James B. Eldridge
James K. Hawkins
Joanne M. Comerford
John F. Keenan
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