Establishes the Capital Region preceptor stipend program to be administered by the office of the professions, under which qualified preceptor clinicians shall receive a $5,000 stipend; provides for such funds to be distributed from the office of the professions account.
Summary
Bill A06616 establishes the Capital Region preceptor stipend program aimed at addressing staffing shortages in New York's healthcare system. The program will provide a stipend of $5,000 to qualified preceptor clinicians who supervise students in clinical preceptorships. This initiative is designed to incentivize healthcare professionals to take on the mentorship role, thereby enhancing the training and development of future healthcare providers in the Capital Region.
Impact
The bill amends the education law and state finance law to create a structured stipend program for preceptors in the Capital Region. It allocates funds from the office of the professions account, with a cap of $5 million for the first year of payments. This program is expected to improve the recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals by recognizing and compensating those who contribute to the education of new clinicians.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding Bill A06616 appears to be supportive, as it addresses critical staffing issues in healthcare and promotes professional development. However, specific discussions and votes have not been documented, leaving the overall public and legislative sentiment somewhat unclear.
Contention
There may be contention regarding the funding allocation and the effectiveness of the stipend in truly addressing staffing shortages. Some stakeholders may question whether the $5,000 stipend is sufficient to motivate healthcare professionals to take on additional responsibilities as preceptors, while others may advocate for broader reforms in healthcare staffing and education.
Same As
Establishes the Capital Region preceptor stipend program to be administered by the office of the professions, under which qualified preceptor clinicians shall receive a $5,000 stipend; provides for such funds to be distributed from the office of the professions account.
Establishes the Capital Region preceptor stipend program to be administered by the office of the professions, under which qualified preceptor clinicians shall receive a $5,000 stipend; provides for such funds to be distributed from the office of the professions account.
Establishes the Capital Region preceptor stipend program to be administered by the office of the professions, under which qualified preceptor clinicians shall receive a $5,000 stipend; provides for such funds to be distributed from the office of the professions account.
Establishes the New York state preceptor stipend program to be administered by the office of the professions, under which qualified preceptor clinicians shall receive a $5,000 stipend; provides for such funds to be distributed from the office of the professions account.
Establishes the New York state preceptor stipend program to be administered by the office of the professions, under which qualified preceptor clinicians shall receive a $5,000 stipend; provides for such funds to be distributed from the office of the professions account.
Establishes a clinical preceptorship personal income tax credit for certain health care professionals who provide preceptor instruction to students studying to be a health care professional.
Establishes a clinical preceptorship personal income tax credit for certain health care professionals who provide preceptor instruction to students studying to be a health care professional.
Establishes a clinical preceptorship personal income tax credit for certain health care professionals who provide preceptor instruction to students studying to be a health care professional.
Establishes a clinical preceptorship personal income tax credit for certain health care professionals who provide preceptor instruction to students studying to be a health care professional.