Training the Next Generation of Primary Care Doctors Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 31, 2019)
Training the Next Generation of Primary Care Doctors Act of 2019
This bill alters funding provisions, and establishes additional reporting requirements, relating to the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education Program, which is administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The program supports training for primary-care-physician and dental residents at community-based clinics.
The bill (1) establishes certain parameters for payments to approved and newly approved graduate medical-residency training programs, and (2) requires HRSA to publish a report regarding new and expanded programs.
What just happenedJan 31, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S804-807)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJan 31, 2019
- Jan 31, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S804-807)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Jan 31, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate