WASHINGTON, DC – This week, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced a package of bipartisan bills aimed at addressing the shortage of doctors and dentists in Nevada and across the country. Every county in Nevada is experiencing a shortage of medical professionals, and in 2021, Nevada was ranked 48th in the nation with regard to the availability of primary care physicians per 100,000 residents. This bipartisan legislative package contains bills that would increase Nevada’s access to medical residency slots and incentivize doctors to practice in underserved areas.
Las Vegas Sun: Bills aimed at reducing shortage of doctors, dentists in rural areas
By Casey Harrison
Key Points:
- A package of bipartisan bills introduced today by Nevada Democratic U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen would incentivize young doctors and graduating medical students to practice in rural areas in exchange for assistance in repaying student loans.
- The three-bill package is aimed at addressing a shortage of doctors and dentists across the nation. In 2021, Nevada ranked 48th nationally in primary care physicians per 100,000 residents, according to Rosen’s office.
KOLO Reno: Rosen introduces bills to address statewide doctor shortages
By Kevin Sheridan
Key Points:
- U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen introduced a package of bipartisan bills aimed at addressing a shortage of doctors and dentists both in Nevada and across the country.
- Her package of legislation contains bills that would increase Nevada‘s access to medical residency slots and incentivize doctors to practice in underserved areas.
- All of Nevada’s counties are experiencing a shortage of medical professionals, according to Rosen. The state ranks 48th in the nation in the availability of doctors per 100,000 residents.
KSNV Las Vegas: Sen. Jacky Rosen Fighting to Keep Doctors in Nevada
Reporter: “Senator Jacky Rosen is trying to make sure that doctors stay here in Nevada. She and other lawmakers in Washington D.C. [are] introducing a list of bills aimed at addressing the shortage of doctors and dentists here in Nevada, and really, all across the country.”
KRNV Reno: New Bills Seek to Address Doctor Shortage Introduced By Sen. Jacky Rosen
Reporter: “Today, Senator Jacky Rosen introduced new bills to address the doctor and dentist shortage here in Nevada. The bipartisan legislative package contains bills that would increase Nevada’s access to medical residency slots and incentivize doctors to practice in underserved communities.”
KTVN Reno: Senate Rosen Introduces Bills to Address Doctor Shortage
Reporter: “Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen has introduced a package of bipartisan bills, all with the goal of bringing more doctors to Nevada.”
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