H 1377
An Act establishing a community health center nurse practitioner residency program
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Bill 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 keep nurse practitioners in these centers, which provide essential healthcare services to underserved populations. The program will likely involve training and mentorship opportunities for the resident nurse practitioners. This legislation aims to strengthen the healthcare workforce available at community health centers.
Key provisions
- Establishes a nurse practitioner residency program.
- Focuses on recruiting and retaining nurse practitioners.
- Targets placement at community health centers in Massachusetts.
- Likely includes training and mentorship components.
- Addresses workforce needs within community health centers.
- Supports the delivery of healthcare services to underserved populations.
Who is affected
- Nurse Practitioners
- Community Health Centers
- Patients served by Community Health Centers
- Massachusetts Residents
- Healthcare Providers
Notable changes
- Creates a dedicated program to support nurse practitioner development.
- Addresses a specific workforce shortage at community health centers.
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Primary sponsor
Mary S. Keefe
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Bill H.1377 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a community health center nurse practitioner residency program
By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1377) of Mary S. Keefe, Francisco E. Paulino and Russell E. Holmes for legislation to establish a community health center nurse practitioner residency program for the purposes of recruiting and retaining nurse practitioners at community health centers. Health Care Financing.
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Presenter: Mary S. Keefe
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.1377
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
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