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Introduced
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
In Committee
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Create New Section 37-106-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The African American Resident Physician Scholarship Program To Be Administered By The University Of Mississippi Medical Center For The Purpose Of Increasing The Number Of African American Physicians That Provide Services In Underserved Cities Or Counties; To Require The University Of Mississippi Medical Center To Adopt Rules And Regulations To Administer The Program; To Provide For The Eligibility Of The Program; To Provide That Upon Entering The Practice Of Medicine, A Participant In The Program Must Serve In A Health Professional Shortage Area, Medically Underserved Area, Or Rural Area Otherwise Approved For Practice For At Least Five Years; To Require The Physician To Repay If They Do Not Fulfill Such Obligation; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the African American Resident Physician Scholarship Program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, designed to increase the number of African American physicians serving in underserved areas. The program will provide financial assistance to participants, who are required to serve for at least five years in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA), Medically Underserved Area (MUA), or approved rural area after completing their medical training. If a participant fails to meet these service requirements, they will be obligated to repay all financial assistance received through the program, including support from undergraduate through medical school. The University of Mississippi Medical Center will be responsible for developing and administering the program's rules and regulations. Participants who successfully complete their required service period will have fulfilled their financial obligations. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to address healthcare disparities by incentivizing African American physicians to practice in areas with limited medical access.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0457.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/HB/0400-0499/HB0457IN.htm |
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