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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to authorize the Executive Office of Health and Human Services and the Department of Public Health to create a physicians scholarship program. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Executive Office of Health and Human Services and the Department of Public Health to create a Physicians Scholarship Program (PSP) to address the shortage of physicians and senior-level healthcare workers in Massachusetts. The PSP will provide financial assistance to qualified students enrolled in accredited medical physician education programs in the state, as long as they commit to at least 4 years of full-time service at a qualified medical institution or healthcare facility within Massachusetts after graduation. The bill provides up to 10 years of complete tuition compensation for eligible PSP students and requires the Department of Public Health to develop and maintain detailed records of the program, with annual public reporting and recommendations for program refinement.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5196 (on 09/06/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2258 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2258.pdf |
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