Relates to creating the veterinarians across rural New York state student loan repayment fund for certain veterinarians that make a two year commitment to practice in a tract or county defined by the health resources and services administration as being "rural" or eligible for a rural health grant.
Impact
The bill seeks to amend existing public health laws by integrating a new article that outlines the creation and administration of the veterinary student loan repayment fund. It necessitates collaboration between the New York Department, the Empire State Development Corporation, and the Office of the Professions, highlighting a comprehensive approach to address rural veterinary service needs. This legislative action represents a commitment to enhance public health through improved access to veterinary care, which is crucial for the welfare of both livestock and companion animals in rural settings.
Summary
Bill A07945 aims to establish a dedicated student loan repayment fund for veterinarians who commit to practicing in rural areas across New York State. The initiative responds to the pressing need for veterinary services in underserved areas, which suffer from a shortage of professionals. The fund would focus on encouraging qualified veterinarians to remain in or move to these regions by mitigating the financial burden of their education loans in exchange for a two-year commitment to practice in designated rural locations.
Contention
Debate surrounding the bill may center on the effectiveness of financial incentives in attracting professionals to rural areas. While proponents argue it addresses a critical healthcare gap and supports local economies, skeptics might point to prior initiatives that have fallen short of retaining rural veterinarians despite similar loan repayment strategies. Ensuring that the qualifications and selection processes for receiving these funds are fair and effective will be crucial in overcoming potential challenges and ensuring the bill's success.
Same As
Relates to creating the veterinarians across rural New York state student loan repayment fund for certain veterinarians that make a two year commitment to practice in a tract or county defined by the health resources and services administration as being "rural" or eligible for a rural health grant.
Relates to creating the veterinarians across rural New York state student loan repayment fund for certain veterinarians that make a two year commitment to practice in a tract or county defined by the health resources and services administration as being "rural" or eligible for a rural health grant.
Relates to creating the medical professionals across rural New York state student loan repayment fund pilot program for certain participating professionals that make a two year commitment to practice in a tract or county defined by the health resources and services administration as being rural or eligible for a rural health grant.
Relates to the production of and the assessment of a surcharge for distinctive "Feeling Rural Good" license plates; establishes the feeling rural good health care fund; provides that funds deposited into the feeling rural good health care fund shall be used in rural regions of the state to expand school-based health programs, improve access to health research and education, and expand broadband access for improved access to telehealth.
Establishes the rural teacher education loan repayment program in the education department which provides payment for the undergraduate and graduate education loans of teachers in rural school districts who agree to teach in rural areas for at least 5 years.
Establishes the rural suicide prevention council to identify barriers to mental health and substance use treatment and prevention services and other policies, practices, resources, services, and potential legislation that aim to reduce death by suicide and suicide attempts and acknowledge the demographic and cultural differences in rural communities; makes related provisions.
Establishes the rural suicide prevention council to identify barriers to mental health and substance use treatment and prevention services and other policies, practices, resources, services, and potential legislation that aim to reduce death by suicide and suicide attempts and acknowledge the demographic and cultural differences in rural communities; makes related provisions.
Creates the twelve member rural suicide prevention council to examine the causes of rural suicides or attempts and to make recommendations for rural suicide reduction.