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Increased Transparency for Medical Residency Training Data and Specialties.

This law mandates hospitals to collect and publish detailed data on medical residency training programs, including specialties and attrition rates. This provides citizens and policymakers with better insight into how public funds are used for medical education and how the future physician workforce is being shaped. The publicly available data aims to increase accountability and help assess the diversity and stability of residency programs.
Key points
Hospitals must collect data on how many doctors start and complete residency programs, broken down by age, gender, and ethnicity.
Reporting is also required on which medical specialties are funded and how many residents are training in each.
The collected information will be regularly published online by the government, increasing transparency regarding public spending on medical education.
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Print number: 118_S_5464
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2024-12-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

GME Data Transparency Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5464.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Hospitals must collect data on how many doctors start and complete residency programs, broken down by age, gender, and ethnicity.
  • Reporting is also required on which medical specialties are funded and how many residents are training in each.
  • The collected information will be regularly published online by the government, increasing transparency regarding public spending on medical education.
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. Booker, Cory A. [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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Health