Illinois SB1912 amends the Underserved Health Care Provider Workforce Act to redefine terms and expand eligibility for scholarships and loan.
Illinois SB1912 amends the Underserved Health Care Provider Workforce Act by redefining terms and expanding eligibility for scholarships and loan repayment programs. It changes the definition of "designated shortage area" to include medically underserved areas and health professional shortage areas. The bill also expands the definition of "eligible student" to include those studying optometry in Illinois. Additionally, it includes optometrists and obstetricians in the definition of "eligible health care provider" and "primary care physician," respectively.
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