By NextBestFitTask 2.6.1 of 8
Fund 14,000 new residency positions over 5 years, prioritizing primary care, psychiatry, OB-GYN, and general surgery.
Who does it
UHA / CMS GME
When
Years 0–5
Trade-off
New residency positions build supply but take 3–7 years after medical school to produce physicians.
Part of: Expand capacity before demand peaks
Utilization rises by $349.6B a year at steady state. Without more clinicians and facilities, that demand turns into longer waits. This step funds training slots, scope-of-practice changes, and facilities in shortage areas.
This step changes 7 existing laws, programs, or institutions. See the list.