Massachusetts H1393 promotes graduate medical education by requiring MassHealth to fund training in underserved areas.

Massachusetts H1393 mandates MassHealth to fund graduate medical education in community-based settings, focusing on primary care, behavioral health, and areas with physician shortages. The bill also supports training for other health professionals like nurse practitioners, dentists, and dental hygienists. MassHealth must prioritize placements in community-based settings serving a high public payer mix and consult with the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers. The agency will seek maximum federal reimbursement and implement necessary rules within 180 days of enactment.

Massachusetts H1393 promotes graduate medical education by requiring MassHealth to fund training in underserved areas.

Massachusetts H1393 mandates MassHealth to fund graduate medical education in community-based settings, focusing on primary care, behavioral health, and areas with physician shortages. The bill also supports training for other health professionals like nurse practitioners, dentists, and dental hygienists. MassHealth must prioritize placements in community-based settings serving a high public payer mix and consult with the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers. The agency will seek maximum federal reimbursement and implement necessary rules within 180 days of enactment.