What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 1140.
Improving Access to General Surgery: Study on Surgeon Shortage Areas.
This bill addresses the shortage of general surgeons, particularly in rural and underserved areas, by mandating a comprehensive study. The study will develop new, accurate methods for identifying communities lacking adequate surgical care, considering factors like patient wait times and travel distance. The ultimate goal is to officially designate these shortage areas to facilitate better recruitment and resource allocation, improving healthcare access for citizens.
Key points
Requires a federal study to accurately identify areas across the US suffering from a shortage of general surgeons.
New assessment methods must consider factors like patient travel time to a surgical center and surgical wait times, not just current population ratios.
The findings will allow the government to officially designate "General Surgery Shortage Areas," paving the way for improved healthcare access in those regions.
Status:
Expired
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