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ID SCR113
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/2/2017
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
- Idaho ranks 48th nationally in actively practicing physicians per 100,000 population with only 180.7 physicians per 100,000, and more than 25% of Idaho physicians are over age 60 and approaching retirement
- Idaho ranks 47th nationally for available residency positions, but 54% of medical school graduates who complete residencies in Idaho stay in the state, exceeding the national average retention rate of 44%
- Many medical specialties including emergency care, pediatrics, and general surgery are not offered in Idaho, forcing Idaho medical graduates to relocate for training in these fields
- Federal funding for new residency positions in Idaho has been capped, requiring alternative funding sources
- Idaho hospitals are encouraged to establish new residency programs and additional residency positions by providing funding and faculty to keep Idaho medical graduates practicing in the state
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and urging Idaho hospitals to establish new residency programs for medical student graduates.
MEDICAL RESIDENCIES
Last Action
Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Secretary of State
3/23/2017
Committee Referrals
Health and Welfare3/3/2017
Judiciary and Rules2/27/2017
Full Bill Text
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