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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
02/05/2018
02/05/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for the establishment of an addiction residency training grant program for certain graduate physician trainees. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an Addiction Residency Training grant program to provide one-year graduate medical education for physicians who have completed a core residency in general psychiatry, internal medicine, family medicine, or an equivalent primary specialty. The program requires integrated and interdisciplinary training to prepare graduates for practice in integrated care settings, such as medical homes or accountable care organizations. The bill also creates a loan-forgiveness program for graduates who elect to practice in Western Massachusetts or other designated underserved areas of the Commonwealth, with reimbursement rates of $15,000 for the first year, $20,000 for the second year, and $40,000 for the third year spent working in those areas.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
Ruth Balser (D),
Daniel Cullinane (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Jennifer Flanagan (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
James Miceli (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
José Tosado (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4528 (on 05/24/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2400 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2400.pdf |
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