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Train More Doctors Act of 2023
12/20/2024, 9:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4680
Bill 118 hr 4680, also known as the Train More Doctors Act of 2023, aims to address the shortage of physicians in the United States by increasing the number of medical residency positions available. The bill proposes to allocate funding to create new residency programs and expand existing ones in order to train more doctors.
The Train More Doctors Act of 2023 also includes provisions to incentivize medical students to pursue primary care specialties, which are currently facing the most severe shortages. This includes offering loan forgiveness programs for medical students who commit to practicing in underserved areas or in high-need specialties.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve diversity in the medical field by providing funding for programs that support underrepresented minority students in pursuing careers in medicine. This includes scholarships, mentorship programs, and outreach initiatives to encourage more diverse candidates to enter the medical profession. Overall, the Train More Doctors Act of 2023 aims to address the growing physician shortage in the United States by increasing the number of trained doctors, incentivizing primary care specialties, and promoting diversity in the medical field.
The Train More Doctors Act of 2023 also includes provisions to incentivize medical students to pursue primary care specialties, which are currently facing the most severe shortages. This includes offering loan forgiveness programs for medical students who commit to practicing in underserved areas or in high-need specialties.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve diversity in the medical field by providing funding for programs that support underrepresented minority students in pursuing careers in medicine. This includes scholarships, mentorship programs, and outreach initiatives to encourage more diverse candidates to enter the medical profession. Overall, the Train More Doctors Act of 2023 aims to address the growing physician shortage in the United States by increasing the number of trained doctors, incentivizing primary care specialties, and promoting diversity in the medical field.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4680
Bill HR 4680 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 17, 2023. Bill HR 4680 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 17, 2023. Bill HR 4680's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4680
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4680
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4680
Train More Doctors Act of 2023
Train More Doctors Act of 2023
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the period for certain teaching hospitals to establish full-time equivalent residency caps for new residency training programs impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.
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Carter Bowman
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1 year ago
I think this bill is good for more doctors. It can help with healthcare.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4680
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