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Increasing Rural Doctors: Changes to Medicare Residency Training Slots.

This law changes the rules for allocating additional residency training positions for doctors under the Medicare program. The goal is to direct more of these positions to hospitals located in or treated as rural areas. This aims to improve healthcare access for residents of these regions by increasing the number of available physicians.
Key points
More residency training slots for doctors will be allocated to hospitals in rural areas.
The change aims to increase the number of doctors working in underserved rural communities.
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Print number: 118_HR_8235
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]
Process start date: 2024-05-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rural Physician Workforce Preservation Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8235.

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 2024-05-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • More residency training slots for doctors will be allocated to hospitals in rural areas.
  • The change aims to increase the number of doctors working in underserved rural communities.
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. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 807.

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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