Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2026 aims to address shortages of general surgeons in underserved areas.

The Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2026 seeks to tackle the shortage of general surgeons in underserved areas by amending the Public Health Service Act. The bill mandates a study on access to general surgeons by underserved populations, focusing on whether current shortage designations accurately reflect the needs of these populations. It also requires the development of a methodology for designating general surgery shortage areas, considering factors such as wait times and health outcomes.

Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2026 aims to address shortages of general surgeons in underserved areas.

The Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2026 seeks to tackle the shortage of general surgeons in underserved areas by amending the Public Health Service Act. The bill mandates a study on access to general surgeons by underserved populations, focusing on whether current shortage designations accurately reflect the needs of these populations. It also requires the development of a methodology for designating general surgery shortage areas, considering factors such as wait times and health outcomes.