Combatting Worsening Primary Care Shortage

The WSMA opposes legislation that limits access to loans for trainees interested in primary care. (Res B-5, A-25)

The WSMA opposes legislation that disincentivizes medical trainees from pursuing careers in primary care. (Res B-5, A-25)

The WSMA opposes legislation that financially disincentivizes health care organizations from hiring physicians to provide primary care. (Res B-5, A-25)

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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:

EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health Services