H.R.7686

Rural and Underserved Health Care Staffing Act

Introduced·2/25/26

Rural and Underserved Health Care Staffing Act recognizes locum tenens physicians as independent contractors for federal programs.

The Rural and Underserved Health Care Staffing Act aims to recognize the importance of locum tenens physicians by classifying them as independent contractors for federal programs. This Act ensures that locum tenens physicians are not considered employees of the facilities they serve, affecting their status under various federal laws and programs. It applies to services performed after the Act's enactment and does not alter state laws, tax codes, or eligibility for federal health programs.

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Where it stands

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Education and Workforce Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 25

House

Introduced in House

Feb 25

House

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, 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.