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Introduced
01/18/2022
01/18/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
Introduced Session
2022 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, nurse practitioners, and mental health professionals, to work in designated health care underserved areas. The Department of Health can provide awards to eligible organizations to repay the loans of clinicians who commit to providing primary care services in these underserved areas. The bill also creates a non-reverting fund to finance the loan repayment program and requires the Department to submit annual reports on its activities and the recipients of the loan repayment awards.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 01/18/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=23&year=22 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0023.pdf |
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