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Supporting Future Healthcare Workforce and Improving Care Access

This act aims to increase the number of doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals in the U.S., especially in underserved areas. Citizens can benefit from scholarship programs covering medical education costs in exchange for working in needy regions. Additionally, the act seeks to improve the quality of medical training and reduce bureaucracy for doctors, potentially leading to better access to healthcare.
Key points
New Scholarships for Medical Students: State governments will offer scholarships covering tuition, educational expenses, and living costs for students in medicine, dentistry, nursing, and other health professions. In return, students commit to working for a specified period in areas with healthcare professional shortages.
Support for Mentors and New Competencies: The act provides grants to medical schools to develop mentorship programs for students and to introduce new, important skills into curricula, such as chronic disease management and the integration of primary and mental healthcare.
Streamlining Medical Documentation: A study will be conducted on medical documentation requirements to reduce the bureaucratic burden on physicians, potentially allowing them to dedicate more time to direct patient care.
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Print number: 117_HR_8790
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Process start date: 2022-09-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Building a Health Care Workforce for the Future Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8790.

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 2022-09-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New Scholarships for Medical Students: State governments will offer scholarships covering tuition, educational expenses, and living costs for students in medicine, dentistry, nursing, and other health professions. In return, students commit to working for a specified period in areas with healthcare professional shortages.
  • Support for Mentors and New Competencies: The act provides grants to medical schools to develop mentorship programs for students and to introduce new, important skills into curricula, such as chronic disease management and the integration of primary and mental healthcare.
  • Streamlining Medical Documentation: A study will be conducted on medical documentation requirements to reduce the bureaucratic burden on physicians, potentially allowing them to dedicate more time to direct patient care.
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. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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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Health Education