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Boosting Doctor Training and Healthcare Access in Rural Areas.

This bill creates new financial incentives for hospitals to train medical residents in rural locations, aiming to increase the number of doctors serving underserved communities. It allows hospitals to receive special funding for these rural trainees without hitting existing federal limits on resident numbers. This change is designed to improve the availability and quality of healthcare services for citizens living outside major metropolitan areas.
Key points
Hospitals receive extra funding for each resident who trains in a designated rural location for at least 8 weeks.
Residents training primarily in rural tracks (over 50% of time) do not count against the hospital's federal residency funding limits, encouraging program expansion.
The goal is to address the shortage of physicians and improve medical access in rural communities across the country.
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Print number: 118_S_230
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Process start date: 2023-02-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rural Physician Workforce Production Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_230.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Hospitals receive extra funding for each resident who trains in a designated rural location for at least 8 weeks.
  • Residents training primarily in rural tracks (over 50% of time) do not count against the hospital's federal residency funding limits, encouraging program expansion.
  • The goal is to address the shortage of physicians and improve medical access in rural communities across the country.
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. Tester, Jon [D-MT].

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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