Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SF325

Introduced
2/20/23  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to a state-funded psychiatry residency and fellowship program.(Formerly SSB 1104.)

Impact

The bill represents a significant expansion of Iowa's existing state-funded psychiatry residency program, which previously only encompassed residency training. By including fellowship training, the program is expected to better prepare graduates for specialized practices in psychiatry, which is increasingly recognized as a vital component of the healthcare system. Additionally, the allocation of funds ($100,000 per residency spot and $150,000 per fellowship spot) from the general fund signifies the state's commitment to enhancing mental health care and addressing shortages in this area.

Summary

Senate File 325 establishes a state-funded psychiatry residency and fellowship program in Iowa, aimed at increasing the availability of trained mental health professionals in the state. The bill mandates the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) to administer the program, which will include funding for up to nine residency positions and two fellowship positions annually. This program is a response to the growing demand for mental health services and aims to ensure that more practitioners are trained in the state, thereby improving access to mental health care for Iowans.

Contention

One notable point of contention surrounding this bill relates to the allocation of resources and priorities within the state's budget. Some stakeholders argue that while expanding mental health training is critical, there are other pressing health issues that may require equal attention and funding. Additionally, preference in the selection of residency and fellowship candidates for those with ties to Iowa (either as residents or educators) may spark discussions about equity and access in medical training opportunities for out-of-state applicants. Nevertheless, proponents assert that local candidates are more likely to remain in the state to practice, thereby benefiting the local community.

Companion Bills

IA HF274

Similar To A bill for an act relating to a state-funded psychiatry residency and fellowship program. (Formerly HSB 57.) Effective date: 07/01/2023.

IA HSB57

Related A bill for an act relating to a state-funded psychiatry residency and fellowship program.(See HF 274.)

IA SSB1104

Related A bill for an act relating to a state-funded psychiatry residency and fellowship program.(See SF 325.)

Previously Filed As

IA HF301

A bill for an act requiring the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics to give priority to certain Iowa residents in awarding certain residencies and fellowships and to include rural rotations in certain residencies and fellowships.(Formerly HF 147.)

IA HF379

A bill for an act relating to medical residency and fellowship positions, and certain medical residency and fellowship position applicants.(Formerly HF 12.)

IA HF147

A bill for an act requiring the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics to give priority to certain Iowa residents in awarding certain residencies and fellowships and to include rural rotations in certain residencies and fellowships.(See HF 301.)

IA SF618

A bill for an act relating to health care including a funding model for the rural health care system; the elimination of several health care-related award, grant, residency, and fellowship programs; establishment of a health care professional incentive program; Medicaid graduate medical education; the health facilities council; and the Iowa health information network, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SF 575, SSB 1163.)

IA SF575

A bill for an act relating to health care including a funding model for the rural health care system; the elimination of several health care-related award, grant, residency, and fellowship programs; establishment of a health care professional incentive program; Medicaid graduate medical education; the health facilities council; and the Iowa health information network, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 1163; See SF 618.)

IA HF516

A bill for an act relating to medical residency and fellowship positions, including priority for admission to the university of Iowa's colleges of medicine and dentistry, and hospitals and clinics. (Formerly HF 137.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.

IA HF754

A bill for an act relating to health care including a funding model for the rural health care system; the elimination of several health care-related award, grant, residency, and fellowship programs; establishment of a health care professional incentive program; Medicaid graduate medical education; the health facilities council; and the Iowa health information network, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 191; See HF 972.)

IA HF972

A bill for an act relating to health care including a funding model for the rural health care system; the elimination of several health care-related award, grant, residency, and fellowship programs; establishment of a health care professional incentive program; Medicaid graduate medical education; the health facilities council; and the Iowa health information network, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 754, HSB 191.) Contingent effective date, effective 05/28/2025, 07/01/2025.

IA HSB191

A bill for an act relating to health care including a funding model for the rural health care system; the elimination of several health care-related award, grant, residency, and fellowship programs; establishment of a health care professional incentive program; Medicaid graduate medical education; the health facilities council; and the Iowa health information network, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 754, HF 972.)

IA SSB1163

A bill for an act relating to health care including a funding model for the rural health care system; the elimination of several health care-related award, grant, residency, and fellowship programs; establishment of a health care professional incentive program; Medicaid graduate medical education; the health facilities council; and the Iowa health information network, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 575, SF 618.)

Similar Bills

IL SB0426

EDUCATION-TECH

IL HB2173

EDUCATION-TECH

IA HF147

A bill for an act requiring the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics to give priority to certain Iowa residents in awarding certain residencies and fellowships and to include rural rotations in certain residencies and fellowships.(See HF 301.)

IA HF301

A bill for an act requiring the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics to give priority to certain Iowa residents in awarding certain residencies and fellowships and to include rural rotations in certain residencies and fellowships.(Formerly HF 147.)

ID H0920

APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS – Relates to the appropriation to the State Board of Education and the Board of Regents of the University of Idaho for Health Education Programs for fiscal year 2027.

IA HF379

A bill for an act relating to medical residency and fellowship positions, and certain medical residency and fellowship position applicants.(Formerly HF 12.)

IA HF516

A bill for an act relating to medical residency and fellowship positions, including priority for admission to the university of Iowa's colleges of medicine and dentistry, and hospitals and clinics. (Formerly HF 137.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.

SC H5557

Dr. Robert Banks retirement