S. 1044In Committee
Physicians for Underserved Areas Act
Modifies Medicare graduate medical education rules for redistributing residency positions after a hospital closes, changing priority order and timing standards
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Modifies Medicare graduate medical education rules for redistributing residency positions after a hospital closes, changing priority order and timing standards
Key points
- Require use within two years
- Require filling within five years
- Modify residency position redistribution
- Repeal regional priority requirement
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-03-13 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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