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Supporting Future Healthcare Workers and Improving Care Access

This act aims to increase the number of doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals in underserved areas. Citizens may gain better access to healthcare, especially in rural and less developed regions. Scholarship programs will help medical students, and the act also seeks to improve the quality of medical education.
Key points
Scholarships for medical and other health profession students in exchange for service in shortage areas.
Support for medical schools to develop mentorship programs and new skills for future doctors.
A study to simplify medical documentation, potentially giving doctors more time for patient care.
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Print number: 118_HR_4837
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]
Process start date: 2023-07-24
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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 118_HR_4837.

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 2023-07-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Scholarships for medical and other health profession students in exchange for service in shortage areas.
  • Support for medical schools to develop mentorship programs and new skills for future doctors.
  • A study to simplify medical documentation, potentially giving doctors more time for 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-25].

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 2025-12-25.

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Health Education