Stopping Doctor Shortages Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 14, 2020)
Stopping Doctor Shortages Act
This bill makes certain full-time health care practitioners eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Specifically, the bill extends program eligibility to health care practitioners who work at a nonprofit or public hospital or facility but are prohibited under state law from being directly employed by the hospital or facility.
What just happenedMay 14, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2455)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 14, 2020
- May 14, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2455)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - May 14, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate