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Expanding Addiction Medicine Training: Fellowships to Improve Patient Access.

This bill aims to increase the number of professionals specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of addiction. It authorizes the use of Minority Fellowship Program funds for training professionals in the addiction medicine field. Citizens should see improved access to qualified healthcare providers addressing the ongoing substance use crisis.
Key points
The federal fellowship program is expanded to include training for doctors and professionals specializing in addiction medicine.
Supports increasing the pool of qualified specialists, which is expected to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorders in communities.
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Additional Information
Improving Access to Addiction Medicine Providers Act
Print number: S 3145
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Process start date: 2023-10-26