Bill > S05660

This bill establishes the Capital Region preceptor stipend program, administered by the Office of the Professions, to address healthcare staffing shortages and support clinical education. The program will provide a $5,000 stipend to qualified preceptor clinicians in eight counties (Albany, Columbia, Greene, Saratoga, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Warren, and Washington) who supervise students in healthcare training programs. Eligible preceptors include various licensed healthcare professionals such as physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, and midwives who provide unpaid clinical instruction in areas like family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and other critical healthcare specialties. The Office of the Professions will be responsible for creating the application process, establishing qualification criteria, and conducting annual reviews of the program. The program aims to incentivize healthcare professionals to take on training responsibilities by offering financial compensation, with a maximum of $5 million allocated for the first year of implementation. The bill recognizes that preceptorships are crucial for developing future healthcare professionals and helping them apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings, while also addressing the burden of additional responsibilities on already stressed healthcare workers.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5660