This bill amends the statutory obligations of the Advisory Graduate Medical Education Council of New Jersey, transferring its oversight from the Commission on Higher Education to the Department of Health. The council is now required to meet at least once annually and has expanded responsibilities that include developing an informational guide on available funding for graduate medical education, collaborating with federal stakeholders to optimize federal program utilization, and creating metrics to assess workforce and population health outcomes. Additionally, the council is tasked with formulating a five-year strategic plan for managing and growing graduate medical education in the state.

Furthermore, the bill mandates the council to submit an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature detailing its activities, the state's graduate medical workforce needs, the allocation of graduate medical education funding, and the effectiveness of these funds in achieving desired health outcomes. The report will also analyze the post-residency employment of medical graduates and provide recommendations for addressing any identified shortages in underserved areas. These changes aim to enhance the support and development of graduate medical education programs in New Jersey.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 18A:64H-2