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NY A07942

NY A07942
Relates 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
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

referred to health (on 01/03/2024)

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