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Medical Student Education Authorization Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 3:57 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3046

Bill 118 HR 3046, also known as the Medical Student Education Authorization Act of 2023, aims to address the growing need for more healthcare professionals by increasing federal funding for medical student education programs. The bill seeks to improve the quality of medical education and training by providing grants to medical schools and teaching hospitals to support innovative curriculum development, faculty training, and student support services.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to support medical schools in developing and implementing new educational programs that focus on primary care, underserved communities, and healthcare disparities. These programs aim to increase the number of medical students pursuing careers in primary care and practicing in medically underserved areas.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to increase funding for scholarships and loan repayment programs for medical students who commit to practicing in underserved communities upon graduation. This is intended to address the shortage of healthcare providers in rural and urban areas with limited access to medical care. Overall, the Medical Student Education Authorization Act of 2023 seeks to improve the quality of medical education, increase the number of healthcare professionals in underserved areas, and address healthcare disparities in the United States. By providing funding and support for medical schools and students, the bill aims to ensure that all Americans have access to high-quality healthcare services.

Congressional Summary of HR 3046

Medical Student Education Authorization Act of 2023

This bill provides statutory authority for the Medical Student Education Program, which provides matching grants for educating and training medical students and encouraging them to serve as primary care physicians in tribal, rural, or medically underserved communities.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) must award the grants to public institutions of higher education located in states that rank in the top quintile of states based on their projected shortage of primary care physicians. In awarding the grants, HRSA must give priority to recipients that (1) are located in states with two or more federally recognized Indian tribes, and (2) have established or plan to establish a public-private partnership to support the implementation of the grant.

Current Status of Bill HR 3046

Bill HR 3046 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 2, 2023. Bill HR 3046 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 2, 2023.  Bill HR 3046's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of May 5, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3046

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
14
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
10
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3046

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Education programs funding
- Health care coverage and access
- Health personnel
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Higher education
- Indian social and development programs
- Medical education
- Mental health
- Public-private cooperation
- Rural conditions and development
- Student aid and college costs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3046

Medical Student Education Authorization Act of 2023
Medical Student Education Authorization Act of 2023
To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program to award grants to accredited public institutions of higher education, and for other purposes.

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