HR. 4731In Committee
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Increases Medicare-funded graduate medical education residency slots for qualifying hospitals, including rural hospitals and hospitals in health professional shortage areas
Key points
- Require GAO workforce diversity report
- Limit additional hospital slots
- Increase residency positions
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-07-23 — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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