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Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 3:55 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1781
Bill 118 HR 1781, also known as the Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2023, aims to address the shortage of general surgeons in the United States. The bill recognizes that access to general surgery is essential for the health and well-being of Americans, and seeks to ensure that individuals in both urban and rural areas have access to these critical services.
The bill includes provisions to increase funding for residency programs in general surgery, with a focus on training surgeons to practice in underserved areas. It also establishes a loan repayment program for general surgeons who commit to practicing in areas with a shortage of these specialists.
Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a task force to study the factors contributing to the shortage of general surgeons and develop strategies to address this issue. The task force will also be responsible for monitoring the implementation of the bill and making recommendations for further action. Overall, the Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2023 is a bipartisan effort to improve access to essential surgical services for all Americans, regardless of where they live. By investing in training programs, providing financial incentives for practicing in underserved areas, and conducting research on the root causes of the shortage, this bill aims to ensure that individuals have access to the surgical care they need to stay healthy and thrive.
The bill includes provisions to increase funding for residency programs in general surgery, with a focus on training surgeons to practice in underserved areas. It also establishes a loan repayment program for general surgeons who commit to practicing in areas with a shortage of these specialists.
Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a task force to study the factors contributing to the shortage of general surgeons and develop strategies to address this issue. The task force will also be responsible for monitoring the implementation of the bill and making recommendations for further action. Overall, the Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2023 is a bipartisan effort to improve access to essential surgical services for all Americans, regardless of where they live. By investing in training programs, providing financial incentives for practicing in underserved areas, and conducting research on the root causes of the shortage, this bill aims to ensure that individuals have access to the surgical care they need to stay healthy and thrive.
Current Status of Bill HR 1781
Bill HR 1781 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 24, 2023. Bill HR 1781 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 24, 2023. Bill HR 1781's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of March 31, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1781
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1781
Primary Policy Focus
HealthComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1781
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