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OK SB1179

Bill

Status

Passed

4/7/2016

Primary Sponsor

Doug Cox

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

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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