What does Preamble of IHS Provider Expansion Act do?

This bill amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. It establishes an Office of Graduate Medical Education Programs within the Indian Health Service. The bill's purpose is 'to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to establish within the Indian Health Service an Office of Graduate Medical Education Programs, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of IHS Provider Expansion Act do?

This bill is formally titled the IHS Provider Expansion Act.

What does INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE OFFICE OF GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION of IHS Provider Expansion Act do?

This section amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to establish an Office of Graduate Medical Education Programs within the Indian Health Service. The Office is tasked with creating a pipeline for healthcare professionals to participate in residency and fellowship programs. The Office will oversee existing residency programs and facilitate the establishment of new ones to support recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals. It will serve as a central hub for residency programs within the Indian Health Service and coordinate with academic institutions. An interagency working group, including representatives from the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Labor, and the Health Resources and Services Administration, will assist in establishing and sustaining the Office. The working group is required to submit quarterly reports to Congress and will terminate 10 years after enactment. The section authorizes appropriations of at least $4,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 and subsequent years to carry out these provisions.

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IHS Provider Expansion Act

Last updated: 6/11/2025 · Introduced: 6/2/2025

Author: Melanie Stansbury (D-NM)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes an Office of Graduate Medical Education Programs within the Indian Health Service to develop and oversee residency and fellowship programs.
This office will coordinate with academic institutions and facilitate the creation of new programs to increase the recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals.
An interagency working group will assist in establishing the office, and the bill authorizes at least $4,000,000 annually for its operation.

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