Grant program to increase primary care physicians in underserved and rural areas.
This Act establishes a new grant program to increase the number of primary care physicians serving in Tribal, rural, and medically underserved communities. Citizens in these areas can expect improved access to healthcare as the program supports training medical students committed to practicing in these high-need regions. Grants are directed to public higher education institutions in states facing the most severe physician shortages, directly impacting the quality and availability of medical services for the most vulnerable communities.
Key points
Improved access to doctors: The program aims to direct new primary care physicians to rural, Tribal, and medically underserved areas.
Support for medical students: Institutions can use funds for student scholarships and to develop training programs focused on the needs of these communities.
Priority for shortage states: Grants will primarily go to public institutions in states with the highest projected shortage of primary care physicians.
Funding: $75 million is authorized to be appropriated annually for the program from fiscal years 2026 through 2028.
Status:
Introduced
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