H.R.534

Pennsylvania HR534 directs the Joint State Government Commission to study medical student choice in primary care and report findings.

Pennsylvania HR534 instructs the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a comprehensive study on medical student choice in primary care. The study will examine the percentage of students entering and remaining in primary care specialties, their demographics, and the impact of medical student debt on specialty choice. The report will also include recommendations for legislation or funding to address primary care shortages. The Commission will seek input from various stakeholders, including medical school deans and health departments, to inform the study.