Effectiveness of Health Professions Loan Programs in Addressing Physician Shortages, 1971-11-18

Item — Box: 32, Folder: 9

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0052

Staff Only

The document discusses the Health Professions Loan Cancellation Program and its replacement, the Health Professions Loan Repayment Program. It outlines the eligibility criteria for these programs and provides statistics on the number of individuals who have received loan cancellation benefits. Two studies evaluating the effectiveness of the loan forgiveness programs are also mentioned, indicating that they have had limited impact on attracting health practitioners to shortage areas. The Health Professions Loan Repayment Program is explained as a way to repay educational loans in exchange for service in a health manpower shortage area.

Dates

1971-11-18

Language of Materials

English

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