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Introduced
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
In Committee
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
Crossed Over
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Further amends the Comprehensive Healthcare Workforce Planning Act. Requires the State Healthcare Workforce Council (rather than the Board of Higher Education) to establish a program to provide: (1) funding for medical residency positions that are not funded by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services or other established funding source; (2) technical assistance for entities that wish to establish a residency program; and (3) startup funding for entities that wish to establish a residency program. Requires the Council (rather than the Board of Higher Education) to establish an application process for an entity seeking funding. Provides that an entity receiving funding under the program shall provide any information requested by the Council that the Council determines is necessary to administer the program. Makes conforming changes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a comprehensive program to address physician shortages in rural and underserved areas of Illinois by creating a new medical residency initiative through the State Healthcare Workforce Council. The bill requires the Council to develop a strategic approach to medical education and training, including establishing a program to provide funding for medical residency positions not currently covered by federal Medicare or Medicaid funding. The Council will be responsible for offering technical assistance and startup funding to entities wanting to create residency programs, with a specific focus on prioritizing programs that aim to graduate physicians who will practice in medically underserved areas. The legislation also creates a Medical Residency Fund to support these efforts, with funds to be used to expand graduate medical residency opportunities and maximize medical care delivery in areas with recognized physician shortages. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of increasing workforce diversity and improving healthcare access, quality, and equity for underserved populations. Successful funding recipients will be required to provide information to the Council to help administer the program, and priority will be given to institutions that demonstrate the best ability to provide quality training and retain residents in areas with critical physician needs.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (11)
Bill Hauter (R)*,
Ram Villivalam (D)*,
Harry Benton (D),
Michael Crawford (D),
Jen Gong-Gershowitz (D),
Norine Hammond (R),
Matt Hanson (D),
Katie Stuart (D),
Dan Swanson (R),
Sally Turner (R),
Dave Vella (D),
Last Action
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 (on 05/23/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2351&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| Senate Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2351sam001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2351eng.htm |
| House Amendment 002 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2351ham002.htm |
| House Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2351ham001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2351.htm |
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