Amendment #1279 to H4600

Graduate Medical Education

Mr. Moran of Lawrence moves to amend the bill, in section 2, by inserting after line item 4000-0250 the following item: -

4000-XXXX For the executive office of health and human services for graduate medical education payments for primary care, behavioral health, and other physician shortage professions residency training; provided, that said payments may support community-based training for other health professionals, including but not limited to, family medicine nurse practitioners, dentists, and dental hygienists; provided further, that eligible providers for said payments shall include community health centers; provided further, that the executive office shall seek to obtain the maximum amount of federal reimbursement for said payments; provided further, that the executive office shall promulgate and revise any rules or regulations necessary to implement this provision by November 30, 2024; provided further, that the executive office will prioritize placements at community-based setting, at organizations that serve a high public payer mix; and provided further that executive office shall consult with the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, Inc. regarding implementation of this provision………...…..….$12,500,000

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #1279 to H4600

Graduate Medical Education