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MA H1377
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mary Keefe
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AI Summary
- Establishes a 24-month post-graduate residency program for certified nurse practitioners who graduated from accredited nursing schools within the past three years
- Residency programs must be administered by federally-qualified community health centers (those receiving grants under 42 USC 254b)
- Residents receive patient panels under supervision and mentorship of a physician or advanced practice registered nurse at the community health center
- Participating nurse practitioners must contract with the community health center for at least 18 months of employment following the residency
- Requires minimum annual state expenditure of $2,500,000 for the program, with the division directed to seek federal Medicaid reimbursement as graduate medical education
Legislative Description
Establishing a community health center nurse practitioner residency program
Last Action
Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
5/2/2025
Committee Referrals
Health Care Financing2/27/2025
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