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Improved Doctor Access: New Rules for Hospitals

This act aims to improve access to doctors in underserved areas. It changes the rules for redistributing medical residency slots after a hospital closes, ensuring they are quickly moved to where they are most needed. This means citizens in areas with doctor shortages can expect new doctors to become available sooner.
Key points
Speeds up the process of redistributing medical residency slots from closed hospitals to other facilities.
Introduces new criteria for evaluating whether a hospital will quickly utilize transferred slots, focusing on starting use within 2 years and full occupancy within 5 years.
Supports areas with doctor shortages by more efficiently managing available training positions.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1044
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
Process start date: 2025-03-13
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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 119_S_1044.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Speeds up the process of redistributing medical residency slots from closed hospitals to other facilities.
  • Introduces new criteria for evaluating whether a hospital will quickly utilize transferred slots, focusing on starting use within 2 years and full occupancy within 5 years.
  • Supports areas with doctor shortages by more efficiently managing available training positions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2025-12-23.

CATEGORIES

Health