Medical doctors; joint subcommittee to study how State should address severe shortage thereof. (HJ643)
Introduced By
Del. Bob Purkey (R-Virginia Beach)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
Description
Study; severe shortage of medical doctors; report. Establishes a joint subcommittee to study how Virginia should address the existing and upcoming shortage of medical doctors. Recognizes the possibility of a dire shortage of medical doctors in the United States by 2020 and the lengthy training required to prepare doctors for practice. To find solutions, the joint subcommittee shall consider geographic regions, practice specialties, medical school admissions and costs, malpractice issues, the nursing shortage, and COPN regulation. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/09/2007 | Committee |
| 01/09/2007 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 078364472 |
| 01/09/2007 | Referred to Committee on Rules |