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NY A05438
Bill
Status
3/10/2023
Primary Sponsor
Philip Palmesano
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AI Summary
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Creates a medical malpractice rate relief program for physicians practicing in designated physician shortage areas located in counties with populations under 160,000 (based on 2000 census data)
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Authorizes the Commissioner of Health to determine the amount of medical malpractice rate relief awarded to eligible physicians and establish program guidelines and eligibility requirements
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Requires a minimum of 25 percent of all funds in the physician loan repayment program to be dedicated to physicians practicing in designated physician shortage areas in counties with populations under 160,000
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Allows any undistributed amounts remaining from the 25 percent allocation to be made available for general distribution under the existing physician loan repayment program
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to funds used for the physician loan repayment program and the regents physicians loan forgiveness program for physicians practicing in designated physician shortage areas and creates the medical malpractice rate relief program within the regents physician loan forgiveness program in designated physician shortage areas.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/3/2024