New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A2258

Introduced
2/7/22  

Caption

Requires that certain medical education programs give priority to certain applicants.

Impact

The bill is expected to significantly impact the structure of medical education within the state. By enforcing prioritization, it aims to bolster the pool of medical professionals who are rooted in the New Jersey community. This may also influence the admission processes at teaching hospitals, as they will have to adjust their recruitment strategies to accommodate the focus on local students. Additionally, the bill underscores the importance of integrating state-funded medical education with community healthcare needs.

Summary

Assembly Bill A2258, introduced in New Jersey, mandates that teaching hospitals accepting state funding for graduate medical education programs give priority in their residency and fellowship placements to applicants who are either residents or students enrolled in good standing at state-supported medical schools. This measure seeks to ensure that local talent is prioritized in the medical education system, enhancing the opportunities for students who have ties to New Jersey. Failure to adhere to this requirement will result in a reallocation of 20 percent of a hospital's Medicaid funding for graduate medical education programs as a penalty.

Contention

While the bill is generally viewed as a positive step towards enhancing local medical education, it may raise concerns about fairness and competition. Critics might argue that imposing such requirements could limit opportunities for qualified candidates from out-of-state medical schools, potentially reducing the diversity of applicants. Supporters, on the other hand, argue that ensuring local students receive adequate opportunities is crucial for the development of regional healthcare professionals. The debate centers around balancing local priorities with broader educational openness and competition.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NJ A3620

Requires that certain medical education programs give priority to certain applicants.

NJ S2811

Revises requirements for certain medical schools to operate clinical clerkship programs in New Jersey.

NJ S3207

Revises process for certain medical schools to receive authorization to operate clinical clerkship programs in New Jersey.

NJ A4326

Revises process for certain medical schools to receive authorization to operate clinical clerkship programs in New Jersey.

NJ A3537

Revises certain requirements concerning eligibility for reimbursement from "Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund."

NJ S2435

Revises certain requirements concerning eligibility for reimbursement from "Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund."

NJ S1949

Establishes certain requirements and initiatives related to nurses; appropriates funds.

NJ A1659

Establishes certain requirements and initiatives related to nurses; transfers oversight of certified nurse aides from DOH to Board of Nursing; appropriates $26.7 million.

NJ S2825

Establishes certain requirements and initiatives related to nurses; transfers oversight of certified nurse aides from DOH to Board of Nursing; appropriates $26.7 million.

NJ A4325

Establishes certain requirements and initiatives related to nurses; transfers oversight of certified nurse aides from DOH to Board of Nursing; appropriates $26.7 million.

Similar Bills

NJ A3620

Requires that certain medical education programs give priority to certain applicants.

NJ A4326

Revises process for certain medical schools to receive authorization to operate clinical clerkship programs in New Jersey.

NJ S3207

Revises process for certain medical schools to receive authorization to operate clinical clerkship programs in New Jersey.

TX SB2150

Relating to coordination between teaching hospitals and medical schools regarding student field-based experience placements and to preference in those placements.

NJ S2811

Revises requirements for certain medical schools to operate clinical clerkship programs in New Jersey.

CT SB00169

An Act Concerning Clinical Clerkships And Training.

CT SB00036

An Act Concerning The Governor's Recommendations To Improve Access To Health Care.

CA AB2864

Licensed Physicians and Dentists from Mexico Pilot Program: extension of licenses.