An Act establishing tax credits for health care preceptorship
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to create tax credits for health care preceptorship programs. These programs would pair eligible students with health care practitioners to help students gain practical learning experiences and achieve specific educational objectives. The goal is to encourage more students to pursue careers in healthcare by providing financial incentives for both students and practitioners involved in these programs.
Key provisions
- Establishes tax credits for health care preceptorship programs.
- Defines ‘eligible student’ and ‘health care practitioner’ for program participation.
- Specifies learning objectives that must be met through the preceptorship.
- Outlines the process for applying for and receiving the tax credits.
- Provides for the Department of Revenue to administer the program.
- Details reporting requirements for participating institutions and practitioners.
- Sets eligibility requirements for students and practitioners.
- Addresses reimbursement rates for the tax credits.
Who is affected
- Students pursuing healthcare careers
- Healthcare practitioners
- Healthcare institutions
- Taxpayers
- The Massachusetts Department of Revenue
Notable changes
- Introduces a new mechanism for financial support for health care preceptorships.
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