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Introduced
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
In Committee
03/15/2021
03/15/2021
Crossed Over
03/12/2021
03/12/2021
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH; ENACTING THE RURAL PRIMARY CARE CLINICIAN LOAN REPAYMENT ACT; PROVIDING FOR A LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM TO ASSIST RURAL PRIMARY CARE ORGANIZATIONS TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN ELIGIBLE CLINICIANS; CREATING A FUND; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
AI Summary
This bill enacts the Rural Primary Care Clinician Loan Repayment Act, which establishes a loan repayment program to assist rural primary care organizations in recruiting and retaining eligible clinicians, such as medical doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. The Department of Health will provide awards to eligible organizations to repay the loans of clinicians hired to provide primary care services in designated health care underserved areas of the state. The bill creates a fund to finance the loan repayment program and sets forth the criteria and procedures for the awards, contracts, and oversight of the program.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
HHHC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (on 03/15/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=61&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0061.pdf |
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