A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to encourage physicians, dentists, optometrists, and other medical personnel to practice in areas where shortages of such personnel exist.

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Introduced

14 January 1975

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Status

Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Summary

Provides that under the Public Health Service Act when any physician, dentist or optometrist signs a contract with the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare agreeing to practice in an underserved area for no less than 3 years, the Secretary shall pay in full the principal and interest on any outstanding educational loan incurred during such individual's professional training

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/94th-congress/house-bill/242
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