HB 1485-S - DIGEST
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

Creates a family medicine education advisory board and requires the board to consider and provide recommendations on the selection of the areas within the state where affiliate residency programs could exist, the allocation of funds appropriated under chapter 70.112 RCW (family medicine--education and residency programs), and the procedures for review and evaluation of the residency programs.

Requires the joint legislative audit and review committee to conduct a performance audit and evaluation of the family medicine residency programs created in chapter 70.112 RCW.

Requires the schools of medicine to coordinate with the office of student financial assistance to notify prospective family medicine students and residents of their eligibility for the health professional loan repayment and scholarship program.