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ME LD1311
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes the Maine Health Care Education Training and Medical Residency Fund as a dedicated, nonlapsing account within the Department of Health and Human Services
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Appropriates $5,000,000 annually (FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27) from the General Fund to support health care workforce development in rural and underserved communities
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Funds rural primary care clinical rotations for 3rd and 4th-year medical students, rural residency positions, and clinical preceptorships including costs for preceptor recruiting, training, compensation, and student travel/housing
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Authorizes competitive grants for innovative solutions, technological advancements, and "earn as you learn" programs where students are paid while learning clinical health care skills
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Defines "rural" as areas designated as health professional shortage areas or medically underserved areas by the federal Health Resources and Services Administration
Legislative Description
An Act to Expand Maine's Health Care Workforce by Improving Educational Opportunities
Licensing
Last Action
CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
6/25/2025