Grow Our Own Directive: Physician Assistant Employment and Education Act of 2017

Bill 115 hr 3262, also known as the Grow Our Own Directive: Physician Assistant Employment and Education Act of 2017, aims to address the shortage of physician assistants in the United States by increasing opportunities for education and employment in this field.

The bill proposes several key provisions to achieve this goal. Firstly, it establishes a grant program to support the development and expansion of physician assistant education programs, particularly in underserved areas. This would help to increase the number of qualified professionals entering the workforce.

Additionally, the bill seeks to incentivize physician assistants to work in areas with a shortage of healthcare providers by offering loan repayment programs and other financial incentives. This would help to ensure that underserved communities have access to the healthcare services they need. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to improve the quality of physician assistant education by requiring programs to meet certain accreditation standards and to provide ongoing professional development opportunities for practicing professionals. Overall, the Grow Our Own Directive: Physician Assistant Employment and Education Act of 2017 aims to address the shortage of physician assistants in the United States by increasing opportunities for education and employment in this field, particularly in underserved areas.