The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.1501, subdivision 1, to expand the eligibility criteria for physician and medical resident loan forgiveness under the health professional education loan forgiveness program. Specifically, it adds "emergency medicine" and "hospitalist medicine" to the list of medical specialties for which a "medical resident" and "physician" can qualify for loan forgiveness. This change aims to encourage more healthcare professionals to serve in these critical areas, particularly in underserved communities.

In addition to the insertions, the bill also removes the previous limitations by deleting "or" from the definitions of "medical resident" and "physician," thereby broadening the scope of eligible specialties. This legislative change reflects a commitment to enhancing healthcare access and support for medical professionals in Minnesota, particularly in fields that are essential for addressing urgent health needs.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 144.1501