Summary as Introduced
Amends the Loan Repayment Assistance for Physicians Act. To address the shortage of obstetrical services in rural communities, provides that a physician who provides obstetrical care and works at a privately owned rural health clinic in this State may qualify for assistance under the Act if all other established criteria are met. Effective immediately.
Staff Analysis
The bill amends the Loan Repayment Assistance for Physicians Act to address the shortage of healthcare providers (especially obstetrical services) in rural committees.