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Supporting Medical Education for Underserved Communities

This act aims to improve healthcare access in Tribal, rural, and medically underserved communities. It establishes a grant program for public universities to train more primary care physicians who will serve these areas. As a result, citizens living in these regions can expect better access to doctors and higher quality medical services.
Key points
Public universities will receive funds to train medical students, encouraging them to work in areas with doctor shortages.
Training programs will emphasize care for Tribal, rural, and medically underserved communities, including telehealth and behavioral health.
The act seeks to increase the number of primary care physicians in regions where access is currently difficult.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3497
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Process start date: 2022-01-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Medical Student Education Authorization Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3497.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-01-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Public universities will receive funds to train medical students, encouraging them to work in areas with doctor shortages.
  • Training programs will emphasize care for Tribal, rural, and medically underserved communities, including telehealth and behavioral health.
  • The act seeks to increase the number of primary care physicians in regions where access is currently difficult.
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. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK].

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 Education