Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 aims to increase residency positions in hospitals.

The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 seeks to address the shortage of resident physicians by increasing the number of residency positions in hospitals. The bill mandates the distribution of additional residency positions to qualifying hospitals, with priority given to those in rural areas, health professional shortage areas, and those affiliated with historically Black medical schools. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is directed to conduct a study on strategies to increase diversity in the health professional workforce and report to Congress within two years.

Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 aims to increase residency positions in hospitals.

The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 seeks to address the shortage of resident physicians by increasing the number of residency positions in hospitals. The bill mandates the distribution of additional residency positions to qualifying hospitals, with priority given to those in rural areas, health professional shortage areas, and those affiliated with historically Black medical schools. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is directed to conduct a study on strategies to increase diversity in the health professional workforce and report to Congress within two years.