The resolution proposes the establishment of a special legislative commission in Rhode Island, tasked with conducting a comprehensive study of the state's healthcare workforce, specifically focusing on the education and retention of primary care providers. The commission will consist of fifteen members and will report back annually to the President of the Senate.
The commission's objectives include developing recommendations for enhancing primary care graduate medical education resources, assessing access to primary care for Rhode Islanders, and evaluating the state's educational resources for primary care students. The commission is expected to meet regularly, with the Senate President appointing a chair and filling any vacancies.
The resolution emphasizes the need for coordinated investments in the healthcare workforce to address the growing demand for primary care providers in Rhode Island, where many residents currently struggle to find adequate primary care services.