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HB 1384

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION RESIDENCY EXPANSION BOARD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jonathan Dismang and 1 co-sponsor

Arkansas enacts emergency amendments to its Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board, adjusting oversight of physician training programs affecting state healthcare workforce development.

Notification that HB1384 is now Act 196
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Bill Summary · HB 1384

Legislative bill overview

HB 1384 amends Arkansas law governing the Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board, which oversees programs that train medical residents in the state. The bill has been signed into law (Act 196) with an emergency clause, indicating lawmakers viewed the changes as time-sensitive. The specific amendments to board operations are not detailed in the legislative summary provided.

Why is this important

Graduate medical education residencies are critical for developing physicians who often remain in the state to practice, directly affecting healthcare workforce availability and rural healthcare access. Changes to the board governing these programs can influence how many residency positions are created, where they're located, and which specialties are prioritized—ultimately shaping the state's medical professional pipeline.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in amendments: The specific changes to board structure, authority, or operations are not publicly detailed, making it difficult to assess the full implications
  • Emergency clause justification: The use of an emergency clause typically requires explaining why regular legislative processes were insufficient; the urgency here is unexplained
  • Stakeholder impact unclear: Changes could affect medical schools, hospitals, physician organizations, and healthcare access advocates differently, but without amendment details, support or opposition rationale is unknown

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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