What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 1302.
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.
Status:
Expired
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