A 5299 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Expands the Doctors Across New York program to include dentists

This bill expands New York's "Doctors Across New York" program to include dentists in addition to physicians. It allocates state funds specifically for loan repayment and practice support for dentists (and physicians) who work in underserved communities, with at least 50% of funds directed to general hospitals. Funding is distributed regionally (1/3 to NYC, 2/3 to the rest of the state) without competitive bidding, prioritizing primary care providers entering underserved areas. The policy directly affects dentists and physicians seeking to establish or join practices in underserved communities across New York State.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 12, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO HEALTH
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Feb 12, 2025
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REFERRED TO HEALTH
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1 primary · 9 co-sponsors

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