Malpractice Subsidy – SB 608

This program helps existing physicians and nurse practitioners who practice in Rural Oregon,
particularly those who deliver babies. A failure to extend the subsidy could lead to a significant
reduction in the number of rural physicians and nurse practitioners, especially those that deliver babies.

     Þ Use $7.6 million to renew the Rural Medical Liability Reinsurance Plan.

Loan Repayment – HB 2400

Funding loan repayment helps recruit physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists
and dentists who have completed their training, to rural and underserved parts of Oregon.  Loan
Repayment is the quickest way to recruit physicians and other health care professionals to rural areas.

     Þ Fund the primary care loan repayment program with $3.1 million.

Loan Forgiveness – HB 2397

Loan Forgiveness helps communities “grow their own” physicians, nurse practitioners and
physician assistants by guaranteeing students that their student loans will be forgiven if they practice
in rural areas.

     Þ Fund a guaranteed loan forgiveness program for physicians, nurse practitioners  and physician assistants who commit to practicing in rural Oregon with $625,000.

EMS Mobile Training

This mobile training provides the necessary and mandated continuing education for certified,
volunteer Emergency Medical Services personnel in Oregon’s rural communities.  Without funding
for EMS mobile training units, rural ambulance and first response agencies may be unable to provide
the 9-1-1 services we expect throughout the state.