Training the Next Generation of Primary Care Doctors Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Aug 3, 2017)
Training the Next Generation of Primary Care Doctors Act of 2017
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to extend and expand funding through FY2020 for graduate medical education programs at teaching centers (which train medical residents in primary care specialties). The bill allows funds to be used for maintaining, expanding, and establishing graduate medical residency programs.
What just happenedAug 3, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4831)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateAug 3, 2017
- Aug 3, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4831)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Aug 3, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate