Directs three universities to find solutions to physician shortages and expand healthcare in underserved areas.

The bill directs the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and Eastern Kentucky University to coordinate a search for actionable solutions to physician shortages and to explore and expand health care opportunities in medically underserved areas. The search will focus on higher retention rates for medical residents, innovative actions, and regulatory barriers. The universities will collaborate with community, state agency, professional associations, and other stakeholders.

Directs three universities to find solutions to physician shortages and expand healthcare in underserved areas.

The bill directs the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and Eastern Kentucky University to coordinate a search for actionable solutions to physician shortages and to explore and expand health care opportunities in medically underserved areas. The search will focus on higher retention rates for medical residents, innovative actions, and regulatory barriers. The universities will collaborate with community, state agency, professional associations, and other stakeholders.