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14,000 New Residency Slots to Combat Physician Shortages.

This legislation introduces 14,000 new, funded medical residency training positions between 2025 and 2031 to increase the national supply of doctors. Priority is given to hospitals in rural areas and regions designated as having health professional shortages, aiming to directly improve citizens' access to medical care. The bill also mandates a study on effective strategies to increase diversity within the healthcare workforce.
Key points
14,000 new, federally funded residency positions will be distributed over seven years (2025-2031) to increase the overall number of trained doctors.
Priority for these slots is given to hospitals in rural areas and those serving designated health professional shortage areas (HPSAs), improving access to doctors in high-need locations.
The law requires a study to develop effective strategies for increasing diversity among health professionals, focusing on recruitment from rural and lower-income communities.
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Print number: 118_S_1302
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2023-04-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1302.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • 14,000 new, federally funded residency positions will be distributed over seven years (2025-2031) to increase the overall number of trained doctors.
  • Priority for these slots is given to hospitals in rural areas and those serving designated health professional shortage areas (HPSAs), improving access to doctors in high-need locations.
  • The law requires a study to develop effective strategies for increasing diversity among health professionals, focusing on recruitment from rural and lower-income 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 Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ].

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 2025-12-26.

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