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NY A07942
NY A07942Relates to professional obligations under the physician loan repayment program; provides an option to practice as a physician engaged in private practice in an underserved area.
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Introduced
08/04/2023
08/04/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to professional obligations under the physician loan repayment program
AI Summary
This bill amends the public health law to provide an option for physicians participating in the physician loan repayment program to practice in an underserved area as a private practitioner, rather than solely as a salaried employee. Under this new option, each award would provide up to $60,000 per year for three years, as opposed to the previous $40,000 per year for those practicing in an underserved area as salaried employees. This change aims to expand the pool of physicians serving in underserved areas by offering an alternative to salaried practice.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (24)
John McDonald (D)*,
Joe Angelino (R),
Jeffrion Aubry (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Marianne Buttenschon (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Inez Dickens (D),
Jeff Gallahan (R),
Deborah Glick (D),
Andy Goodell (R),
Scott Gray (R),
Aileen Gunther (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Josh Jensen (R),
Jen Lunsford (D),
Donna Lupardo (D),
Dave McDonough (R),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Matt Simpson (R),
Robert Smullen (R),
Phil Steck (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Carrie Woerner (D),
Last Action
referred to health (on 01/03/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A7942 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A07942&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A07942 |
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