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Improving Access to General Surgery: Studying Specialist Shortages

This act aims to study the shortage of general surgeons in the U.S., especially in rural areas. This will help in better planning for surgical care availability, potentially reducing waiting times for procedures and improving treatment outcomes for citizens.
Key points
Conducting a study to accurately identify where general surgeons are lacking, particularly in rural and suburban areas.
Developing new methods to assess surgeon availability, considering travel time and quality of care, not just the number of doctors.
Publishing data on the availability of surgical services, increasing transparency and aiding resource allocation decisions.
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Print number: 117_S_1593
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Process start date: 2021-05-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1593.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Conducting a study to accurately identify where general surgeons are lacking, particularly in rural and suburban areas.
  • Developing new methods to assess surgeon availability, considering travel time and quality of care, not just the number of doctors.
  • Publishing data on the availability of surgical services, increasing transparency and aiding resource allocation decisions.
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 Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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Health