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Faster Doctor Placement: Residency Slot Redistribution After Hospital Closures.

This law changes the rules for moving doctor training positions (residency slots) after a hospital closes. The goal is to quickly reallocate these slots to other facilities, especially those in areas facing medical staff shortages. This helps ensure citizens in underserved regions gain faster access to new physicians.
Key points
Streamlining the process for redistributing Medicare-funded residency slots following a hospital closure.
New receiving hospitals must start using the slots within 2 years and fill them within 5 years, speeding up the training of new doctors.
Potential improvement in healthcare access for communities experiencing physician shortages.
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Print number: 118_S_703
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
Process start date: 2023-03-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Physicians for Underserved Areas Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_703.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Streamlining the process for redistributing Medicare-funded residency slots following a hospital closure.
  • New receiving hospitals must start using the slots within 2 years and fill them within 5 years, speeding up the training of new doctors.
  • Potential improvement in healthcare access for communities experiencing physician shortages.
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. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV].

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 2025-12-27.

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