Creating the Montana physicians' workforce investment act

This bill creates the Montana Physicians' Workforce Investment Act to address the state's need for more doctors by establishing a grant program that helps healthcare facilities start new residency and fellowship training programs. The legislation sets up a 12-member task force, including government officials, medical school representatives, hospital leaders, and a patient advocate, to manage the grant program and oversee its implementation. Healthcare facilities can apply for up to $2 million in start-up funding to establish accredited graduate medical education programs, provided they submit detailed financial projections and sustainability plans. The task force must report annually on how many programs were created, how many training positions were filled, and the overall progress of the initiative.