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MA H1952

To increase access to healthcare in underserved areas of Massachusetts


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study and make recommendations regarding the licensing of foreign-trained medical professionals with the goal of expanding and improving medical services in rural and underserved areas. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to study and make recommendations on licensing foreign-trained medical professionals with the goal of expanding and improving medical services in rural and underserved areas of Massachusetts. The commission will examine strategies to integrate these professionals into underserved regions, identify licensing regulations that may pose barriers to practice, and develop recommendations for changes to state and national licensing requirements. The commission will also review best practices from other states and may include guidelines for full licensure and conditional licensing of foreign-trained medical professionals in its report, which is due to the legislature by July 1, 2021.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (30)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4449 (on 02/24/2020)

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