The proposed bill aims to amend the Public Health Code by adding Part 27B, which establishes the MiDOCS (Michigan Department of Community Health Services) program. This program is designed to partner with medical schools in Michigan to create new primary care residency slots in underserved communities, thereby enhancing the recruitment and retention of physicians in these areas. The bill outlines the definitions of key terms, such as "physician," "primary care," and "underserved community," and mandates the department to work with medical schools to ensure at least one new primary care residency slot is created at each institution. Additionally, the department is tasked with recruiting physicians for these communities and promoting the MiDOCS program.

The bill also establishes the MiDOCS advisory commission, which will consist of representatives from various health organizations and will provide recommendations on the program's oversight and implementation. The commission will meet regularly and is required to comply with open meetings and freedom of information laws. Furthermore, the bill creates the MiDOCS program fund within the state treasury to support the program financially, ensuring that funds are used specifically for its implementation. The department will also be responsible for publishing an annual report detailing the program's cost-effectiveness, successes, challenges, and recommendations for improvements.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.1101, 333.25211