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MA H1196
Relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a primary care physician workforce development and loan forgiveness grant program to be administered by the Department of Public Health. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a primary care workforce development and loan forgiveness grant program at community health centers in Massachusetts. The program, administered by the Department of Public Health, aims to enhance the recruitment and retention of primary care physicians and other clinicians at these health centers across the state. The program is funded through the Health Care Workforce Transformation Fund, which was previously used to provide state-level loan repayment for clinicians at community health centers.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (22)
Jim Arciero (D),
David Biele (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Gerry Cassidy (D),
Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Dan Donahue (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
John Mahoney (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
John Rogers (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/22/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1196 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1196.pdf |
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