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Harker Proposes Legislation to Ease Primary Care Shortage

House Bill 2400 would appropriate $3.1 million, which would assist 9-12 rural healthcare providers
February 16, 2011 -- It’s no secret that Oregon faces a shortage of primary care physicians. However, loan repayment and forgiveness could go a long way toward closing the primary care gap, according to doctors, advocates and debt-laden medical students. Read More >>

Family Physicians Seek $6 Million for Loan Repayment

The legislative proposal would provide funds for rural practitioners throughout Oregon
August 11, 2010 -- It’s not news that Oregon faces a shortage of primary care physicians, particularly in rural areas. Recruiting new physicians to family care -- frequently with longer hours and lower pay than other specialties -- has always been a challenge, but is even more difficult in a less than stellar economic climate. Read More >>

Rural, Urban Poor Docs Offered Renewed Loan Guarantees

Oregon Office of Rural Health receives federal grant to help rural providers
February 24, 2010 -- The Oregon Office of Rural Health at Oregon Health & Science University has received a grant from the National Health Service Corp (NHSC) to help primary care providers in rural and underserved urban areas repay their loans. Read More >>
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