Louisiana § RS 40:1205.1 - Health Professional Development Program
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1205.1 — Health Professional Development Program, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1205.1. Health Professional Development Program
The Health Professional Development Program is hereby created in the office of management and finance in the Louisiana Department of Health. The program is established to meet the current and projected continued severe shortage of medical doctors and nurses in health professional shortage areas in the state by increasing the number of primary health care practitioners in shortage areas through a program for repayment of loans, a program for physician retention and recruitment, and a scholarship program. The Louisiana Department of Health may participate in any federal programs that provide matching funds or total funding for health professional development.
Acts 1991, No. 502, §1; Acts 2009, No. 383, §1, eff. July 6, 2009; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.1 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:1205.1
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1205.1 cover?
Section RS 40:1205.1 ("Health Professional Development Program") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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