Stopping Doctor Shortages Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 12, 2021)
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 happenedFeb 12, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S708)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 12, 2021
- Feb 12, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S708)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Feb 12, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate