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OK SB1179
Bill
AI Summary
- Expands the Oklahoma Medical Loan Repayment Program to include "teaching health centers" (federally qualified health centers that support primary care residencies) as eligible entities for funding and residency preference
- Removes the mandatory two-year service obligation and associated repayment penalties for participating physicians who fail to fulfill service requirements
- Authorizes the Physician Manpower Training Commission to accept public and private donations and contract with public entities and non-profit corporations to manage program funds
- Allows excess program funding to be used for payments to teaching health centers (in addition to hospitals) for new or expanded primary care residency programs in rural and underserved areas
- Effective date: November 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Oklahoma Medical Loan Repayment Program; expanding definitions; broadening eligibility. Effective date.
Last Action
Approved by Governor 04/07/2016
4/7/2016
Committee Referrals
Appropriations and Budget3/14/2016
Health and Human Services2/2/2016
Full Bill Text
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