“As one of Arizona’s largest academic training hospital systems, we know that Medicare-funded training caps continue to pose a serious threat to the state’s future supply of doctors,” he said. ‘ said. Tim Bricker, President, Dignity Health Southwest Division. “We appreciate Congressman Gallego’s leadership and commitment to securing additional training opportunities for physicians in Arizona and throughout the country through the Reducing Resident Physician Shortage Act of 2023. Arizona’s Growing Physician Demand It is important to invest in sufficient training of physicians to meet the needs of patients, so that patients receive the appropriate care they need and deserve in a timely manner. ”
“The Creighton University-Arizona Health Education Alliance was established to strengthen and expand the graduate medical education programs of Valleywise Health and Dignity Health St. Paul University Joseph Hospital and Medical Center. We have seen more than 50% of our graduates stay in Arizona to complete their residency and fellowship training and begin their clinical practice over the next few years. Increasing the number of permanent positions available in the Creighton Alliance will expand the number of doctors trained and retained in Arizona and help combat the healthcare worker shortages we face. , along with hospital partners Valleywise Health and Dignity Health-St., support HR2389.Joseph Hospital and Medical Center will meet Arizona’s need to train the next generation of Arizona physicians.” said. Erica Brown, Executive Director, Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance.
“The promise of quality health care for all Americans will only be met if there are enough health care professionals to meet the needs of an ever-growing and diverse population.” is the far-sighted law this country needs. “Not only will we significantly increase the number of Medicare-supported medical training vacancies, but we will also prioritize a share of those vacancies in areas of the country that are struggling with health worker shortages.” Mary R. Greeley, Chair, Healthcare Leadership Council.
“Banner Health is committed to addressing the physician workforce challenges Arizona will face over the next decade. invested in expanding hospital training and fellowship training to increase the number of trained physicians in Arizona with the aim of further addressing the state’s physician workforce shortage. It will provide important support for graduate medical education.” Dr. Michael Kupferman, Senior Vice President, Physician Enterprise, Banner – President, University Medical Division.
“Valle del Sol is a federally accredited medical center and we see the struggles local residents face in finding and accessing primary care services. We appreciate Senator Gallego’s efforts to promote the Shortage Reduction Act (HR2389).” Ensuring Arizona meets the medical needs of its community. “By addressing the shortage of medical professionals, more locals, regardless of zip code, will be able to manage their health.” Terry Leon, interim CEO of Valle del Sol.
“By increasing Arizona’s GME jobs in response to population growth, expanding health insurance coverage, and increasing participation in undergraduate medical education through our MD and DO programs, we will increase Arizona’s physician workforce. The path to practice will be strengthened,” he said. Dr. Sheryl O’Malley, University of Arizona School of Medicine – Associate Dean of Medical Education, Graduate School of Phoenix.
“The resident position under the Resident Doctor Shortage Reduction Act is an important step in addressing the acute shortage of doctors in the country,” he said. AAMC President and CEO David J. Scouton, MD. “By strategically targeting these new residency positions at various teaching hospitals, we are strengthening and diversifying our healthcare workforce to provide critical care to patients, families and communities across the country. The AAMC remains committed to working with Congress to advance this crucial piece of legislation that will help alleviate the doctor shortage and improve health for people everywhere. We will work on it.”
“At Telos Health, we care for people who have historically had difficulty accessing health care providers. Many of the people we serve have not had health care in years and HR2389 helps meet a growing need, especially in underserved communities.Arizona’s Growing Need for Provider Training We thank Senator Gallego for his support in responding to the request.” Dr. Karen Tepper, CEO, Telos Health.
according to To the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Arizona has a shortage of more than 650 primary care doctors. This problem is especially acute in rural areas. A recent study from Northern Arizona University found that 40% of rural Arizona residents are concerned about access to healthcare. There are shortages nationwide. according to Data from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), US projected to face a shortage of up to 124,000 doctors by 2034.
To address the shortage, Gallego signed a bipartisan organization. Law for resolving the shortage of trainees. This law Expand Medicare-supported medical training vacancies by 14,000 over seven years.
