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Support for Rural Doctors: New Training Funding Rules

This act aims to increase the number of doctors in rural areas by introducing new funding rules for medical resident training. Hospitals that train doctors in rural locations will receive additional payments, encouraging young medical professionals to work in less populated regions. This should improve access to healthcare for rural residents.
Key points
Additional payments for hospitals training doctors in rural areas to encourage their presence there.
Simplified counting of resident training time in rural facilities, potentially increasing available training slots.
Support for residency programs where over 50% of training occurs in rural locations, regardless of specialty.
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Print number: 117_HR_8508
Sponsor: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]
Process start date: 2022-07-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rural Physician Workforce Production Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8508.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Additional payments for hospitals training doctors in rural areas to encourage their presence there.
  • Simplified counting of resident training time in rural facilities, potentially increasing available training slots.
  • Support for residency programs where over 50% of training occurs in rural locations, regardless of specialty.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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